Flood Watches and Warnings Remain in Effect for Much of the State
Tornado Watches Have Been Issued for Portions of the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, North Country and Mohawk Valley
Swift Water Rescue Teams Have Been Deployed to Impacted Areas to Support Local Rescue Operations and the State Stands Ready to Support Impacted Localities with Resources
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide State of Emergency as the remnants of Debby have begun to cause severe flooding in communities throughout New York. The system is currently moving north/northeast through the state and has already caused flash flood emergencies in Steuben and Allegany Counties. As the system continues to move through New York, there is also a growing risk of severe thunderstorms with the possibility of tornadoes in eastern half of state. Swift water rescue teams have already been deployed to impacted areas to support local rescue operations and the state stands ready to support impacted localities with any and all resources.
“With the remnants of Debby making its way across New York, I am declaring a statewide State of Emergency, and my administration stands ready to support impacted communities,” Governor Hochul said. “State agencies have activated swift water rescue teams for impacted regions that require assistance, and it is important for New Yorkers to remain vigilant and stay off the roads.”
Flood Watches and Warnings remain in effect for much of the state and Tornado Watches have been issued for portions of the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, North Country and Mohawk Valley. For a complete listing of weather alerts, visit the National Weather Service website at alerts.weather.gov. New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts by subscribing to NY Alert at alert.ny.gov, a free service providing critical emergency information to your cell phone or computer.
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