Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Binghamton NY

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for...

Central Madison County in central New York...

Southeastern Oneida County in central New York...

* Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...Utica, Oneida, New Hartford, New York Mills, Yorkville, Morrisville, Stockbridge, Augusta, Nelson, Clinton, Clayville, Clark Mills, Peterboro, Kirkland, Paris, Deerfield, Whitesboro, Oriskany Falls, Munnsville and Vernon Center.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.