Binghamton, NY – Rising water levels could begin impacting roads and low-lying areas across central New York as early as Tuesday morning, with flooding threats increasing through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a Flood Watch is in effect from 8 a.m. Tuesday through Wednesday evening. Periods of heavy rainfall combined with ongoing snowmelt are expected to produce excessive runoff across a wide portion of the state.
Areas at greatest risk include Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira, Syracuse, and Oneonta, where creeks, streams, and rivers may rise quickly. Low-lying roads and flood-prone locations could see water covering pavement, especially during heavier rainfall periods Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.
In Oneida County, including Utica and Rome, the added impact of melting snow may increase runoff, raising the risk of streams overflowing their banks.
Residents in flood-prone areas should monitor water levels closely and be prepared to act if warnings are issued. Avoid driving through flooded roadways and have a plan in place in case conditions worsen.
The flood threat will continue through Wednesday evening, with additional alerts likely if rainfall intensifies or waterways rise faster than expected.
