Above: 24-hour precipitation forecast for Thursday, June 13, issued Wednesday, June 12. Source: National Weather Service.
Heavy rain is expected to fall across southeastern New York, northeastern Pennsylvania and New England on Thursday, prompting flood watches across the region.
Flood watches have been declared across all five Catskills counties. A flood watch declared by the National Weather Service in Albany, covering Ulster, Greene and Schoharie counties, is in effect from Thursday morning through Saturday morning. In the western Catskills, Delaware and Sullivan counties are under a flood watch from Thursday morning to Friday morning.
Rainfall across the region is expected to range from one to as much as four inches. With the ground already saturated from above-average recent rainfall, and New York City's reservoirs at or near full capacity, the potential for at least minor flooding from larger rivers and creeks is high. Flash flooding may also occur in low-lying areas or places with poor drainage.
Stay tuned to the weather, and if you see flooding or road closures in your area, let us know at editor@watershedpost.com.
