The Catskill Chronicle

(June 12, 2013) – Affected Jurisdictions:  Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins Counties

Headline:  …Flood Watch In Effect From Thursday Morning Through Friday 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 … Broome … Chemung … Chenango … Cortland … Delaware … Otsego … Schuyler … Steuben … Sullivan … Tioga And Tompkins.

In Northeast Pennsylvania…Bradford…Lackawanna…Luzerne… Northern Wayne…Pike…Southern Wayne…Susquehanna And Wyoming.

From Thursday Morning Through Friday Morning

Rain Will Overspread The Region Early Thursday Morning, And Become Heavy At Times From Late Morning Through The Evening.

Total Rainfall Amounts Of 1.50 To 2.50 Inches Is Forecast, With Locally Higher Amounts Possible.

Localized Small Stream And Urban Flooding Is Anticipated, Along With Minor River Flooding.

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.

(Photo by Carol Montana)