Alert archive / New York / Flood Watches in 2018
Flood Watch 4, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this flood watch at Feb 18, 2018, 4:23 AM EST for Jefferson County, Lewis County, Oswego County, New York. It took effect at Feb 20, 2018, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 18, 2018, 4:23 AM EST (09:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 20, 2018, 1:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 21, 2018, 6:57 PM EST
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Jefferson County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Oswego County, NY
The radar
The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 205 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1512 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 82 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 341 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 456 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
657 WGUS61 KBUF 180923 FFABUF URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 423 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 NYZ006>008-182130- /O.NEW.KBUF.FA.A.0004.180220T0600Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 423 AM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Flood Watch for a portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * From late Monday night through Wednesday evening. * Warming temperatures will result in considerable snow melt. In addition, rainfall is expected late Monday through Wednesday with potential amounts exceeding an inch. Ice jam flooding is possible in the watch area. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ TMA
12 follow-up statements
145 WGUS61 KBUF 181835 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 135 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 NYZ006>008-190300- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.180220T0600Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 135 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * From late Monday night through Wednesday evening. * Warming temperatures will result in considerable snow melt. In addition, rainfall is expected late Monday through Wednesday with potential amounts exceeding an inch. Ice jam flooding is also possible in the watch area. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ Apffel
842 WGUS61 KBUF 190250 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 950 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 NYZ006>008-191100- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.180220T0600Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 950 PM EST Sun Feb 18 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * From late Monday night through Wednesday evening. * Warming temperatures will result in considerable snow melt. In addition, rainfall is expected late Monday through Wednesday with potential amounts exceeding an inch. Ice jam flooding is also possible in the watch area. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ Church
701 WGUS61 KBUF 190905 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 405 AM EST Mon Feb 19 2018 NYZ006>008-192000- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.180220T0600Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 405 AM EST Mon Feb 19 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * From late tonight through Wednesday evening. * Warming temperatures will result in considerable snow melt. In addition, rainfall is expected late Monday through Wednesday with potential amounts exceeding an inch. Ice jam flooding is also possible in the watch area. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ TMA
455 WGUS61 KBUF 191653 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1153 AM EST Mon Feb 19 2018 NYZ006>008-200300- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.180220T0600Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1153 AM EST Mon Feb 19 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * From late tonight through Wednesday evening. * Warming temperatures will result in considerable snow melt. In addition, rainfall is expected late today through Wednesday with 1 to 2 inches possible across the area. Ice jam flooding is also possible in the watch area. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. Flooding along the Black River may last through the end of the week due to slow response times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ Apffel
723 WGUS61 KBUF 200231 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 931 PM EST Mon Feb 19 2018 NYZ006>008-201045- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.180220T0600Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 931 PM EST Mon Feb 19 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * From 1 AM EST Tuesday through Wednesday evening. * Warming temperatures will result in considerable snow melt. In addition, rainfall is expected through Wednesday with 1 to 2 inches possible across the area. Ice jam flooding is also possible in the watch area. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. Flooding along the Black River may last through the end of the week due to slow response times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ Church
401 WGUS61 KBUF 200916 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 416 AM EST Tue Feb 20 2018 NYZ006>008-201930- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 416 AM EST Tue Feb 20 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * Through Wednesday evening. * Warming temperatures will result in considerable snow melt. In addition, rainfall is expected through Wednesday with 1 to 2 inches possible across the area. Ice jam flooding is also possible in the watch area. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. Flooding along the Black River may last through the end of the week due to slow response times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ TMA
662 WGUS61 KBUF 201452 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 952 AM EST Tue Feb 20 2018 NYZ006>008-202300- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 952 AM EST Tue Feb 20 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * Through Wednesday evening. * Warming temperatures will result in considerable snow melt. In addition, rainfall is expected through Wednesday with 1 to 2 inches possible across the area. Ice jam flooding is also possible in the watch area. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. Flooding along the Black River may last through the end of the week due to slow response times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ JJR/TMA
221 WGUS61 KBUF 201938 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 238 PM EST Tue Feb 20 2018 NYZ006>008-210400- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 238 PM EST Tue Feb 20 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * Through Wednesday evening. * Warm temperatures will result in considerable snow melt. In addition rainfall amounts between an inch and an inch and a half will result in considerable runoff into area creeks and rivers. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. Flooding along the Black River may last through the end of the week due to slow response times. Ice jam flooding is also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ Apffel
095 WGUS61 KBUF 210554 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1254 AM EST Wed Feb 21 2018 NYZ006>008-211400- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 1254 AM EST Wed Feb 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * Through this evening. * Warm temperatures will result in considerable snow melt. In addition, previous rainfall between a half and one inch with an additional half inch possible later today will result in considerable runoff into area creeks and rivers. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. Flooding along the Black River may last through the end of the week due to slow response times. Ice jam flooding is also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ SMITH
836 WGUS61 KBUF 211147 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 647 AM EST Wed Feb 21 2018 NYZ006>008-212000- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 647 AM EST Wed Feb 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * Through this evening. * Warm temperatures are resulting in considerable snow melt. In addition, Tuesday's rainfall of between a half and one inch with up to an additional half inch possible today has and will result in considerable runoff into area creeks and rivers. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. Possible flooding along the Black River may last through the end of the week due to slow response times. Ice jam flooding is also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ SMITH
198 WGUS61 KBUF 211245 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 745 AM EST Wed Feb 21 2018 NYZ006>008-220000- /O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 745 AM EST Wed Feb 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... The Flood Watch continues for * A portion of central New York...including the following counties...Jefferson...Lewis and Oswego. * Until 7 PM EST this evening. * Warm temperatures are resulting in considerable snow melt. In addition, previous rainfall of one half to one inch with up to an additional quarter inch possible today has and will result in considerable runoff into area creeks and rivers. * Significant rises are expected on waterways, including the Black River, and its tributaries, along with the potential for general lowland flooding. Possible flooding along the Black River may last through the end of the week due to slow response times. Ice jam flooding is also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv stations for further details or updates && $$ JJR
098 WGUS61 KBUF 212357 FFABUF Flood Watch National Weather Service Buffalo NY 657 PM EST Wed Feb 21 2018 NYZ006>008-220100- /O.CAN.KBUF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-180222T0000Z/ /00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Including the cities of Oswego, Watertown, and Lowville 657 PM EST Wed Feb 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch for a portion of central New York has been cancelled. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 6:39 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 3 days | |
| Feb 18, 6:39 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BUF | Chautauqua | 15 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.