The advisory was in place for Rensselaer County.

"The Flood Advisory will expire at 6:45 p.m. this evening for a portion of east central New York, including the following area, Rensselaer. The heavy rain has ended. Urban and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat," states the National Weather Service.

Understanding the differences between advisories, watches, and warnings

Flash flood warning: Take action!

A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area, move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain.

Flood warning: Take action!

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