Colonie Alerts

Flood Warning issued March 9 at 11:14AM EDT until March 10 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Headline

Flood Warning issued March 9 at 11:14AM EDT until March 10 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring.

* WHERE...A portion of east central New York near the Mohawk River,
including the following counties, Albany, Saratoga and Schenectady.

* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying areas near the Mohawk River is
imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1111 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported an ice jam
causing flooding and the closure of Rosendale Rd between
Mohawk Rd and Niskayuna Rd.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Schenectady, Cohoes, Scotia, Alplaus, East Glenville,
Halfmoon, Groom Corners, Vischer Ferry, Aqueduct, Rexford,
Mohawk View, Grays Corners, Dunsbach Ferry, Crescent and
Crescent Station.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report flooding to the National Weather Service by email at
ALB.stormreport@noaa.gov...On Facebook at www.facebook.com/nwsalbany
or twitter @nwsalbany.

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaAreal Flood
SeverityWarning
Event CodeFLW
AreaAlbany, NY; Saratoga, NY; Schenectady, NY
SentMonday, March 9, 2026 11:14 AM EDT
ExpiresTuesday, March 10, 2026 11:15 AM EDT
SenderNWS Albany NY
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.adad240254096c4b3c6d2c4dc536cb7219ac48e6.001.1