Alert archive / New York / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 7, NWS New York, NY
NWS New York, NY issued this river flood warning at Sep 2, 2021, 12:48 AM EDT for Orange County, Ulster County, New York. It took effect at Sep 2, 2021, 4:42 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2021, 12:48 AM EDT (04:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 2, 2021, 4:42 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2021, 1:16 PM EDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New York, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Orange County, NY, Ulster County, NY
The radar
The Albany radar (KENX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Wallkill at Gardiner (GRDN6). The gauge peaked at 12.90 ft at Sep 2, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 19 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01371500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
478
WGUS41 KOKX 020448
FLWOKX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New York NY
1248 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in New York...
Wallkill River near Gardiner affecting Orange and Ulster Counties.
For the Wallkill River...including Gardiner...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1245 PM EDT.
&&
NYC071-111-021700-
/O.NEW.KOKX.FL.W.0007.210902T0842Z-210903T1053Z/
/GRDN6.1.ER.210902T0842Z.210902T1200Z.210902T2252Z.NO/
1248 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Wallkill River near Gardiner.
* From early this morning to tomorrow morning.
* At 12:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 15.2 feet this morning. It will then
fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Springtown Road, Libertyville Road, and
Route 299 near New Paltz become inundated. Flooding begins at the
worstead mill in Montgomery. Bridge Street near state route 17k in
Montgomery becomes inundated.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The "black dirt" farmlands, far upriver in
the heart of Orange County, begin to flood.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding begins to effect residential
structures along Springtown Road and Dug Road in New Paltz. Water
level possibly up to 5 feet in the Worstead Mill in Montgomery.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2
feet on 03/01/2011.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Wallkill River
Gardiner 13.0 10.4 Thu 12 am ED 10.9 7.4 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4126 7447 4130 7457 4182 7406 4175 7406
4151 7421
$$
JM3 follow-up statements
946
WGUS81 KOKX 020949
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
549 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
York...
Wallkill River near Gardiner affecting Orange and Ulster Counties.
For the Wallkill River...including Gardiner...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM EDT.
&&
NYC071-111-022200-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210903T0320Z/
/GRDN6.1.ER.210902T1043Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1520Z.NO/
549 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wallkill River near Gardiner.
* Until late this evening.
* At 5:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 13.5 feet this morning. It will then fall
below flood stage late this morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Springtown Road, Libertyville Road, and
Route 299 near New Paltz become inundated. Flooding begins at the
worstead mill in Montgomery. Bridge Street near state route 17k in
Montgomery becomes inundated.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The "black dirt" farmlands, far upriver in
the heart of Orange County, begin to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.8
feet on 04/03/2005.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Wallkill River
Gardiner 13.0 12.3 Thu 5 am EDT 8.9 6.3 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4126 7447 4130 7457 4182 7406 4175 7406
4151 7421
$$
JM328
WGUS81 KOKX 021446
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
1046 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
York...
Wallkill River near Gardiner affecting Orange and Ulster Counties.
For the Wallkill River...including Gardiner...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 630 PM EDT.
&&
NYC071-111-022230-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210902T2228Z/
/GRDN6.1.ER.210902T1600Z.210902T1800Z.210902T1827Z.NO/
1046 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wallkill River near Gardiner.
* Until this evening.
* At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 13.1 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Springtown Road, Libertyville Road, and
Route 299 near New Paltz become inundated. Flooding begins at the
worstead mill in Montgomery. Bridge Street near state route 17k in
Montgomery becomes inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.8
feet on 04/03/2005.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Wallkill River
Gardiner 13.0 12.9 Thu 10 am ED 9.2 6.3 5.1
&&
LAT...LON 4126 7447 4130 7457 4182 7406 4175 7406
4151 7421
$$
JC344
WGUS81 KOKX 021716
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
116 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in New
York...
Wallkill River near Gardiner affecting Orange and Ulster Counties.
NYC071-111-021830-
/O.CAN.KOKX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210902T1716Z/
/GRDN6.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
116 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Wallkill River near Gardiner has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Wallkill River near Gardiner.
* At 1:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river stage is expected to continue to fall this
afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Wallkill River
Gardiner 13.0 12.7 Thu 1 pm EDT 8.2 5.9 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4126 7447 4130 7457 4182 7406 4175 7406
4151 7421
$$
JCThe office that day
Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 8:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | New York, Richmond | 43 min |
| Sep 1, 9:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Westchester | 42 min |
| Sep 1, 9:06 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | OKX | Bronx, New York, Westchester | 24 min |
| Sep 1, 9:15 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 60 min | |
| Sep 1, 9:25 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 65 min | |
| Sep 1, 9:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Rockland and 1 more | 65 min |
| Sep 1, 9:28 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Westchester | 2 hr |
| Sep 1, 9:34 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 12 min | |
| Sep 1, 9:56 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 34 min | |
| Sep 1, 9:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Kings, Nassau, Queens | 48 min |
| Sep 1, 10:08 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Nassau, Westchester | 4 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:09 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 96 min | |
| Sep 1, 10:12 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 20 min | |
| Sep 1, 10:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Westchester | 55 min |
| Sep 1, 10:26 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 64 min | |
| Sep 1, 10:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Nassau, Suffolk | 45 min |
| Sep 1, 10:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | OKX | Suffolk | 36 min |
| Sep 1, 10:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Nassau | 46 min |
| Sep 1, 10:47 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 118 min | |
| Sep 1, 10:55 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 45 min | |
| Sep 1, 11:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Suffolk | 64 min |
| Sep 1, 11:13 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Suffolk | 6 hr |
| Sep 1, 11:19 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 86 min | |
| Sep 1, 11:54 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Westchester | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 12:13 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Suffolk | 92 min |
| Sep 2, 12:25 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Nassau, Queens, Suffolk | 4 hr |
| Sep 2, 12:28 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 92 min | |
| Sep 2, 1:06 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester | 4 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Suffolk | 40 min |
| Sep 2, 1:57 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 80 min | |
| Sep 2, 2:30 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Nassau, Putnam, Queens, Rockland, Suffolk and 1 more | 8 hr |
| Sep 2, 2:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and 1 more | 7 hr |
| Sep 2, 3:50 AM EDT | Rip Current Statement | OKX | Kings, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk | 16 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:38 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Nassau, Queens, Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:55 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 5:01 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 7:49 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester | 10 hr |
| Sep 2, 10:07 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Putnam, Rockland, Westchester | 15 hr |
| Sep 2, 10:16 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Nassau, Rockland, Westchester | 25 hr |
| Sep 2, 10:59 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | OKX | 19 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.