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

Source: NOAA · Central New York

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Oneida County as Oriskany Creek overflows due to rainfall and snowmelt, resulting in multiple road closures.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Central 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 Central New York.

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.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Oneida County as Oriskany Creek overflows due to rainfall and snowmelt, resulting in multiple road closures.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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