HEADLINE: Flash Flood Warning issued August 24 at 8:24PM EDT until August 24 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

DESCRIPTION: FFWBGM

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Western Chemung County in central New York…
Southeastern Steuben County in central New York…

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 824 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 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…
Elmira, Corning, West Elmira, Southport, Big Flats, Horseheads,
Elmira Heights, Caton, Lindley, Painted Post, Addison, South
Corning, Lawrenceville, East Corning, Gang Mills, Erwins,
Horseheads North, Gibson, Sagetown and Tompkins Corners.

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Issued By: NWS Binghamton NY

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