4/8/2024
WT Staff
HAPPENING NOW
Hudson River flooding near Poughkeepsie
NWS: Coastal flood statement in effect this evening
Water news for Monday, April 8, 2024 updated 155 pm EDT
National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook issued 414 am April 4
COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THIS EVENING...
Up to 1/2 foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline this evening. Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Additional rounds of localized minor flooding is likely through mid to late week.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Impacting New York (Manhattan), Richmond (Staten Island) and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties.
Flood Tracker provisional data from USGS streamflow monitors
Forty-four streamflow gauges record flooding in the USA Monday afternoon, down from forty-seven this morning. WT tracks the nation's most common natural disaster dynamics through New York, Ohio, Georgia and Louisiana. As of this report we are watching 8 monitors indicating active flooding; 1 in Georgia, 2 in Louisiana and 4 in Ohio.
New York State: Hudson River is back to flooding at Poughkeepsie after the noon hour. Swan River monitor continues to signal above 99th percentile at East Patchogue on Long Island and Cazenovia Creek is sending the high flow signal from Ebenezer in the Niagara - Lake Erie watershed. The NWS Coastal Hazard statement indicates half a foot inundation is possible this evening for Manhattan and Long Island low-lying and vulnerable coastline, more to follow.
Current streamflow map for Ohio is down to four sites indicating provisional flows above flood stage. Ohio River is no longer flooding, Wills Creek, St. Josephs and Scioto Rivers are no longer flooding. Scioto River tributaries Alum Creek and Olentangy River continue to run high in the upper basin. Flooding has ended at Killbuck, Killbuck Creek has snuck back into its channel just ahead of the noon hour. Muskingum River is flooding near Coshocton, Stillwater Creek is flooding at Uhrichsville. Tiffin River is still inches over flood stage at Stryker, and this overflow looks to be ending today.
In Louisiana Region 1 northwest, Bayou Bodcau continues to relax, just three feet over flood stage near Shreveport. Over to the east state line, watershed Region 7, Pearl River is no longer flooding near Bogalusa, still overflowing downstream in St Tammany Parish at Town of Pearl River.
Georgia, Day 33: Satilla River is still recording a foot over flood stage at Atkinson.
See black tags on the map for active flood, blue for high flow, 99th percentile or more.
As many NYS drinking water facilities are supplied from surface water reservoirs, the streamflow situation is pertinent to both drinking water supply and quality. High flows can stir up sediment and cause turbidity in the reservoirs, requiring additional treatments to render the water potable. Low flow volume is linked to warmer temperatures in the reservoir and can be an issue for water quality where HABs are present. WTNY.us tracks streamflow trends with an eye to the impacts on drinking water supply and quality in each of the state's 17 watersheds. Check the watershed layer on the map to see the direction of flow and streamflows that may be impacting drinking water today.
Drinking Water Matters
Montgomery municipal water customers came under a BWA following a valve repair on Friday.
Hazardous Spills Report a spill 1-800-457-7362
Spill incidents available in the public record today include 18 reports of petroleum products spilled, a dozen of these from transformers blowing in stormy weather. One spill reported as a deliberate act in Monticello, the amount and substance deliberately spilled in a front yard of a residence is reported unknown.
NY DEC Emergency spill hotline takes reports of hazardous materials spills from anyone with knowledge of a spill. Professional responders are dispatched to contain spills and remove hazardous materials. Note that a spill of one gallon of home heating oil inside a residence is considered a large spill requiring professional response and cleanup. Ventilate the building and clear the area if a spill of fuel oil #2 occurs inside your home, and call the emergency spill line.
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USGS Provisional Data Statement
Data are provisional and subject to revision until they have been thoroughly reviewed and received final approval. Current condition data relayed by satellite or other telemetry are automatically screened to not display improbable values until they can be verified.
Provisional data may be inaccurate due to instrument malfunctions or physical changes at the measurement site. Subsequent review based on field inspections and measurements may result in significant revisions to the data.
Data users are cautioned to consider carefully the provisional nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business that involves substantial monetary or operational consequences. Information concerning the accuracy and appropriate uses of these data or concerning other hydrologic data may be obtained from the USGS.
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