Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 10 at 1:59PM EDT until March 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following
areas, Northern Oneida and Southern Oneida.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt may result
in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Ice jams will also be possible in areas
where significant ice remains.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Between three quarters of an inch and an inch of rain is
expected Wednesday through Thursday morning. This combined
with warm weather will result in significant snowmelt. This
will cause rises on the Black River, Mohawk River, as well as
other smaller tributaries.
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Northern Oneida; Southern Oneida
Forcast Office:
NWS Binghamton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov