Cortland, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible. Localized rainfall amounts of 2-3 inches in a couple of
hours later this afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Portions of central New York, including the following
areas, Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego,
Sullivan and Tioga and northeast Pennsylvania, including the
following areas, Bradford, Northern Wayne and Susquehanna.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms developing across the area can be
slow-moving and lead to heavy rainfall and instances of flash
flooding. Rainfall rates can near, or exceed 1 inch per hour
at times. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms training over the
same area can also result in localized flooding.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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