Binghamton, NY – The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Flash Flood Warning Sunday evening for parts of central New York, including Cayuga, northern Cortland, southwestern Madison, southeastern Onondaga, and northern Tompkins counties. The warning remains in effect until 9:30 p.m., as heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten the region.
Storms Bring Risk of Flash Flooding
Radar detected additional storms moving through the warned area around 8 p.m., with up to an inch of rain possible, according to the National Weather Service Binghamton. Officials warned that flash flooding is either already occurring or expected to develop quickly, particularly in small creeks, streams, low-lying areas, highways, and underpasses.
Urban flooding is likely, creating hazardous travel conditions across the affected counties.
Communities at Risk
Residents in Cortland, Homer, Groton, Tully, Moravia, La Fayette, and Lansing, as well as visitors to Taughannock Falls State Park, are advised to seek higher ground and avoid travel if possible. Emergency officials emphasized that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles and repeated the familiar guidance:
“Turn around, don’t drown” NWS Binghamton.
Thunderstorm Impacts and Precautions
Thunderstorms across central New York have produced localized downpours, causing rapid rises in water levels in creeks and drainage systems. Forecasters caution that conditions may worsen if storms linger over the same locations.
Residents are encouraged to monitor weather alerts, avoid flooded roads, and remain prepared for emergency instructions as conditions evolve.
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