Friday, September 13, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
This car was abandoned after flooding water reached into the engine compartment on Clarkson Avenue in Potsdam. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff's office has declared a travel advisory and a number of roads are closed due to flooding and a flood watch …
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The St. Lawrence County Sheriff's office has declared a travel ban as the remnants of Hurricane Debby pour down on the region.
In at least two locations, vehicles have been submerged or abandoned in a flooded roadway.
A number of roads are closed due to flooding and a flood watch remains in effect in St. Lawrence County through 8 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
The Route 11 underpass just north of the Village of Canton is flooded and closed, and streets in the Judson Street area are also closed. For more, view story from WWNY-tv.
In Potsdam, authorities have closed a small portion of Clarkson Avenue at the intersection of Maple Street because water has flooded the road and the adjacent lawn of Clarkson University. One car was abandoned after water reached into the engine compartment.
Traffic is being rerouted through the Kinney Drugs parking lot.
Portions of the Back Hannawa Road were also flooded and traffic cones blocked traffic.
"The Sheriff's Office has issued a travel ban due to the extremely poor road conditions from the storm. Many roads are flooded and unpassable. New York State is currently under a state of emergency," the sheriff said.
For current weather forecasts, visit www.northcountrynow.com/weather
