The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Northern Erie County through Saturday morning over concerns of
ice jam flooding.
Forecasters across upstate are cautiously watching a warmup this weekend that could cause
ice jam flooding again.
While the odds of flooding are lower than last week, when heavy rain fell and snow melted in 60 degree temperatures, the potential for
ice jam flooding remains elevated.
In another development, Rep. Brian Higgins says the design of the new Harlem Road bridge will reduce
ice jam flooding on the Buffalo River.
«There may be some potential for
ice jam flooding by late Monday and Monday night.»
So far this winter,
ice jam flooding has caused an estimated $ 700,000 in damage to homes in the Lexington Green neighborhood.
Syracuse, N.Y. — Forecasters across Upstate New York are cautiously watching a warmup this weekend that could cause
ice jam flooding again.
«The risk for
ice jam flooding is currently above average in some places, and may increase with time,» said today's flooding outlook issued by the National Weather Service in Binghamton.
The return of milder temperatures and a threat of rain could create more
ice jam flooding in the coming days.
Robbins says he would like New York State to step in with aid West Seneca residents being affected by Buffalo Creek
ice jam floods.
Not exact matches
The governor spoke in Plattsburgh, where he was touring a neighborhood damaged by
floods due to
ice jams on the Saranac River.
He said four to five areas in the Southern Tier had similar
ice -
jam flooding.
The vehicle could be used right away to break up any remaining
ice jams that cause
flooding this winter and into the spring,» Schumer said.
Ice jams on the Saranac River caused extensive
flooding in mid-January, destroying 70 mobile homes and displacing families.
Snow melt and rain will cause many rivers and streams to rise, potentially breaking
ice layers causing
ice jams and localized
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The governor announced that he is dispatching teams of state officials to assess nearly 50
ice jams and
flooded areas in the state.
The governor said that he shared in our frustration with the situation caused by the Hudson River
flooding and
ice jam and assured both towns that his office would do everything possible to reopen the bridge.
Following unseasonably warm temperatures this week, several communities across the region have been dealing with
flooding caused by
ice jams.
Following the rapid melting and quick freeze late last week, authorities across the region are dealing with
ice jams and related
flooding.
Following the rapid warming late last week, an
ice jam formed in the Saranac River that led to
flooding of the Underwood Estates Mobile Home community in Plattsburgh.
«I have met with residents and attended the meeting at Winchester Community Church to hear about the hardships residents are facing as a result of the
ice jam and subsequent
flooding.
Ice jams in the Hoosic River could cause
flooding in the Buskirk area.
The West Seneca Town Board heard Monday night from homeowners who have been inundated with
ice -
jam flooding this winter.
Snow melt and rain will cause many rivers and streams to rise, potentially breaking
ice layers causing
ice jams and localized
flooding with water covered roads, especially in low lying areas and urban and poor drainage areas.
The fact Brantford declared a state of emergency in February because of
floods caused by
ice jams might give some would - be homebuyers pause.
Flash
floods occur in small and steep watersheds and waterways and can be caused by short - duration intense precipitation, dam or levee failure, or collapse of debris and
ice jams.