At 11:10 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service released a flood advisory in effect until Friday at 1:45 a.m. for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties.

The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected."

"Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," explains the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."

Your guide to weather alerts: advisories, watches, and warnings

Flash flood warning: Take action!

A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring. In flood-prone areas, it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground. A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can develop within mi

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