Tompkins County, NY
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 04/20 1:07 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 1:15 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Binghamton NY
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York
Cayuga Lake At Ithaca affecting Tompkins County.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Cayuga Lake at Ithaca.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 383.5 feet, The lake level is high enough to flood normally dry areas along the shoreline and may affect some paths, or roads nearest the shore.
Additional Details
- At 12:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 383.5 feet. - Forecast...The lake is expected to remain steady above flood stage at around 383.6 feet. - Flood stage is 383.5 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
This warning will be in effect until the lake falls below its flood stage.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 115 PM EDT.
Areas impacted
- Tompkins, NY
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Winter Weather Continues Today
Created by the NWS Binghamton WFO
Break out the winter coats today! Temperatures will remain in the 30s for most of the day, and will feel like the mid 20s when the wind is blowing. Scattered snow showers return this afternoon.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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