Flooding Likely Today – Up to 3 Inches of Rainfall Expected – Flood Watch in Effect

The National Weather Service in Binghamton (NWS) says flash flooding will be the biggest concern with the approaching remnants of Tropical Storm Debby for today. As of now, a Flood Watch is in effect until 2am on Saturday, August 10th. The NWS says river flooding is possible starting on Friday night and into the weekend. An isolated risk for tornadoes is also possible east of I81.

Currently, the NWS says the Cortland area is projected to have total rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches. The Ithaca area could get between 3 and 4 inches. The NWS continued to report there is a 40 to 69% chance of flashing flooding.

The most intense rainfall will be from Friday afternoon into the evening.