Flood Warning Issued for Oneida County as Oriskany Creek Overflows; NY-5 Closed
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months 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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A Flood Warning is in effect for Oneida County until 7:30 PM EDT Sunday as rainfall and snowmelt cause Oriskany Creek to flood, closing major roadways.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Oneida County, New York
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Oneida County, New York.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Flood Warning for Oneida County in central New York. The alert was issued following reports of flooding along Oriskany Creek caused by a combination of recent rainfall and snowmelt.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily affects Oneida County. Specific locations experiencing flooding include Clark Mills and Kirkland. The New York Department of Transportation (DOT) has confirmed that Oriskany Creek is flooding onto NY-5, resulting in the closure of the highway in both directions near Kirkland and Clark Mills.
What You Should Do
Local authorities and the NWS advise residents to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Motorists should avoid the area near NY-5 and seek alternative routes. Do not attempt to drive through water of unknown depth.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Oriskany Creek has already exceeded its banks in several locations, impacting local infrastructure and transportation routes.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 7:30 PM EDT on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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