The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Flood Watch for Schuyler and Steuben Counties in effect from now until 12:00 a.m. tonight. For updates to the forecast, visit weather.gov and search your zip code.

Heavy rainfall rates will cause hazardous conditions on roadways. Strong to damaging wind gusts are possible, along with localized flash flooding. Poor drainage areas, and locations that already received recent heavy rainfall will be most susceptible to flooding.

During a flood, water levels and the rate at which the water is flowing can quickly change. Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles. You don’t know how deep the water is. Even when water recedes, the ground may be unstable. 

• Do not drive through flooded roadways.
• NEVER drive around barricades!
• Rising and fast floodwaters can sweep vehicles away or cause you to lose control of a vehicle. 
• Stay out of floodwaters! Floodwaters hide dangerous that can cause sickness, injury, or even death: animals and insects, live wires, dangerous chemicals, sewage, harmful bacteria, and sharp objects and debris. 

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