Flood Warning Issued for Tioughnioga River at Cortland Through Monday Morning

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.