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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
436 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024


NYC025-105-092200-
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Delaware NY-Sullivan NY-
436 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING 
FOR DELAWARE AND NORTHWESTERN SULLIVAN COUNTIES...

At 436 PM EDT, The heavy rain has come to an end, however water 
continues to rise and local law enforcement reported flash flooding 
is occurring across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of 
rain has fallen and numerous roads are reported flooded.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Delhi, Callicoon, Davenport, Roxbury, Colchester, Meredith, 
  Cochecton, Andes, Stamford, Margaretville, Hobart, Jeffersonville, 
  Fleischmanns, Bovina Center, Downsville, Corbett, Arkville, 
  Meridale, Roscoe and Hazel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are 
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded 
roads. Find an alternate route.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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LAT...LON 4191 7507 4240 7512 4251 7484 4252 7471
      4242 7462 4235 7443 4220 7454 4217 7445
      4215 7453 4202 7478 4195 7462 4169 7505
      4176 7506 4177 7510 4181 7507 4186 7517

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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