Binghamton, N.Y. – A soaking rain pushed across central New York and northeast Pennsylvania on Thursday, dropping more than two inches in parts of Broome and Delaware counties and leaving behind localized flooding concerns.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, rainfall reports from trained spotters and regional gauges show widespread totals between 1 and 2 inches, with the heaviest bands stretching from Binghamton through Monticello and into northeast Pennsylvania. Scranton and Wilkes-Barre both recorded over an inch, while lighter amounts closer to Syracuse and Elmira stayed under half an inch.
The rain slowed travel on Interstate 81 and Route 17 during the Thursday evening commute, with ponding reported on low-lying roads near Deposit and Montrose. Emergency officials urged drivers to use caution overnight as runoff continues to fill streams and small rivers.
Localized flooding could linger into Friday morning in poor-drainage areas. Residents are advised to keep sump pumps running and avoid walking or driving through water-covered streets.
The National Weather Service said additional advisories could be issued if water levels rise again, with more updates expected by Friday afternoon.
