Flood Warning Issued for Oneida County, New York Through Monday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Binghamton, NY, has issued a Flood Warning for Oneida County. The warning was triggered by reports from local law enforcement and the Department of Transportation indicating that flooding is currently occurring or imminent due to a combination of recent rainfall and significant snowmelt.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Oneida County in central New York. Locations expected to experience flooding include:

• Westmoreland
• Clinton
• Oriskany
• Clark Mills
• Kirkland
• Paris
• Whitesboro
• Oriskany Falls
• Colemans

Specific road closures have already been reported, including NY-5 near Kirkland and River Street in Oriskany.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles; do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways.

If you observe flooding, please report it to local emergency services or law enforcement when it is safe to do so, requesting that they relay the information to the National Weather Service.

Expected Conditions

Oriskany Creek is flooding as runoff from recent rain and melting snow continues to flow into the waterway. Flooding is expected in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations. Additional areas may become inundated as snow continues to melt.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 10:15 AM EDT on Monday, March 9, 2026.