Flash Flood Warning until 08:45PM Monday
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Oneida County in central New York...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 607 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported flash flooding occurring across the warned area with multiple roads flooded. The heavy rain has moved out of the area, but over 4 inches of rain has fallen and flood waters may continue to rise for the next few hours, especially on the Mohawk River near Westernville. If you are in a safe place, stay there, do not travel and stay away from flooded roads. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Delta Lake, Ava, North Western, Westernville, Frenchville, Delta Lake State Park and Stokes Corner.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ONEIDA, NY
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Fort Stanwix National Monument
100 North James Street
Rome, NY 13440
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 315-336-2090
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP FOSTNPS followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Warning