Flood Warning Issued for Tioughnioga River at Cortland Through Monday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Cortland County as the Tioughnioga River is forecast to reach minor flood stage, potentially closing local roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Cortland, NY
- 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cortland, NY.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Binghamton, NY, has issued a Flood Warning for the Tioughnioga River at Cortland. This alert indicates that minor flooding is forecast for the region, specifically affecting Cortland County.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic focus of this warning is the Tioughnioga River at Cortland. Residents should be aware that flooding at this level typically leads to closures along Kellogg Road to the south of Cortland.
What You Should Do
Motorists are urged to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement when it is safe to do so.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the area. As of 9:00 PM EST Saturday, the river stage was recorded at 7.5 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 8.0 feet late tonight, reaching a projected crest of 8.2 feet on Sunday morning. The water level is then expected to fall below flood stage by Sunday evening.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective starting at 4:00 AM EDT on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The river is expected to remain above flood stage through Sunday evening, with the official warning period concluding at 8:00 AM EDT on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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