HEADLINE: Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:42PM EDT until July 16 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: FFWBGM

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Southwestern Steuben County in central New York…

* Until 845 PM EDT.

* At 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE…Radar.

IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Canisteo, Troupsburg, Greenwood, Hartsville, West Greenwood, Young
Hickory and Willeyville.

INSTRUCTIONS: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY