Catastrophic Flood. Worse than New Orleans!
Channel: Going Somewhere
Date: 20/08/2021

Sorry. I like to be over-dramatic much as Accuweather, often is in their weather posts. No global warming, is the cause. Rome, NY gets these every couple years. And this is the result of our pal Fred. 
Water flows downhill. All that precipitation the north country received is now flooding the Black River & Mohawk River, which in turn floods the Barge Canal, which floods most creeks. Just imagine if it was Winter. This rain would amount to around 100 inches of snow. And with the humidity level, it would be the type of snow that is very heavy. So be happy.
Pinti Park and Staley school, were flooded(not the inside). The water looks high, but is only about a foot deep. Much deeper as ya near the river. No kayakers in sight. Perfect time for some rapids, & dodging trees.
The barge Canal, still rising as of 5 p.m. 
So be smart. Ya see a flooded road, especially at night...turn-a-round! Only takes a few inches of water to lift a truck. 
Definitely gonna keep the DPW crews, parks departments, school custodians, and homeowners quite busy with clean-up. Especially only a couple weeks from a new school season.