Flash Flood Warning Issued for Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties in New York
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NOAA issued it on August 3, 2026, 2 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Binghamton has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Chenango County, northwestern Delaware County, and Otsego County until 3:45 AM EDT August 3.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central New York
- Issued
- August 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Binghamton NY
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central New York.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Binghamton NY. Effective from August 3 at 12:39 AM EDT until August 3 at 3:45 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Southeastern Chenango County in central New York, northwestern Delaware County in central New York, and Otsego County in central New York. Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Oneonta, Cooperstown, Sidney, Guilford, Middlefield, Hartwick, Pittsfield, Springfield, Bainbridge, Richfield Springs, Unadilla, Otego, Morris, Cherry Valley, Milford, Gilbertsville, Franklin, Laurens, West End and Emmons.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
At 12:39 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Bainbridge. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source: Radar indicated. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Alert effective August 3 at 12:39 AM EDT and expires August 3 at 3:45 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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