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Flood Watch issued March 17 at 4:02AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff from rain and snowmelt yesterday continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following counties, Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego. Flooding is most likely along rivers and creeks that drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the Adirondacks. * WHEN...Through this evening in most areas. If flooding materializes along the Black River, high water will continue through Wednesday or Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The potential for flooding will decrease this morning along small, fast responding creeks. Water levels will continue to rise today on larger rivers such as the Black River, Moose River, and Beaver River, with flooding possible starting later today. There is also a low chance of flooding from ice jams in areas where significant ice remains. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.