Flood Warning Issued Through Tomorrow Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Tioughnioga River in Cortland County. The warning is in effect through 5pm Thursday evening, May 8th. The NWS says minor flooding is predicted along the river from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.

At 6am Wednesday morning, the NWS says the Tioughnioga River was at 7.8 feet; at 8 feet is considered a minor flood stage. Flooding is expected along Kellogg Road south of the City of Cortland. The Tioughnioga Rive is expected to rise above flood stage to a crest of 8.4 feet by Wednesday evening.

Motorists are reminded to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” when encountering a flooded roadway. The NWS added most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should also obey any posted road closure signage.