Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 28 at 1:32AM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 10:32pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central New York, including the following area,
Delaware and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas,
Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne and Southern Wayne.
* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and storms are expected to move over
the area starting this morning through Wednesday. Rainfall rates
could exceed 1-2 inches per hour with the heaviest downpours.
Even though this area has been somewhat dry recently, multiple
rounds of heavy downpours could cause urban flash flooding and/or
small streams and creeks to flow out of their banks. Two day
rainfall totals are expected to be in the 2-3 inch range, though
localized higher amounts will be possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Delaware; Northern Wayne; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Southern Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Binghamton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov