Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Binghamton…

Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Binghamton NY

348 PM EDT Mon Jul 19 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ONEIDA COUNTY...

At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a stationary thunderstorm producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3

inches of rain has fallen in the last hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...Delta Lake, Ava, North Western, Westernville, Frenchville, Delta Lake State Park and Stokes Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.