The Catskill Chronicle

Issued By:  NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions:  Delaware, Otsego, Sullivan Counties

… Heavy Rain And Mild Air Are Headed For The Region… A Strong Storm System Is Developing Over The Center Of The Country And Will Push Mild Air And Rain Into The Region On Wednesday.

Some Of The Rain Will Be Heavy Wednesday Evening. This Rain…In Combination With Melting Snow …Could Cause Flooding Of Small Streams And Minor Flooding Of The Rivers In The Region. …

Flood Watch In Effect From Wednesday Evening Through Thursday Morning…

The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A * Flood Watch For Portions Of New York And Northeast Pennsylvania…Including The Following Counties…In New York…Delaware…Otsego And Sullivan. In Northeast Pennsylvania…Lackawanna…Luzerne…Northern Wayne…Pike… Southern Wayne And Wyoming.

* From Wednesday Evening Through Thursday Morning * Heavy Rain And Snow Melt Wednesday Evening Will Causes Rises In Area Streams And Rivers.

* The Greatest Risk For Flooding Will Be Along Small Streams As Heavy Rain Over S Short Period Cause Rapid Rises. Main Stem Rivers Will Also Rise But Only Minor Flooding Is Expected At This Time.

A Flood Watch Means There Is The Potential For Flooding On Small Streams…Creeks…Poor Drainage…Urban And Low-Lying Areas Based On Current Forecasts. You Should Monitor Later Forecasts And Be Alert For Possible Flood Warnings. Those Living…Working Or Driving In Areas Prone To Flooding Should Be Prepared To Take Action Should Flooding Develop.