Debby spurs flash flood warning in Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler counties

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for western Chemung and Schuyler counties and all of Steuben and Yates counties Friday morning as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby move through New York state.

The flash flood warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m.

Up to an inch of rain had already fallen across parts of the area by 9:30 a.m., with flash flooding “ongoing or expected to begin shortly,” according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters expect flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Elmira, Corning, Hornell, Penn Yan, Watkins Glen, Dundee, Montour Falls, West Elmira, Southport, Big Flats, Horseheads, Bath, Elmira Heights, Starkey, Campbell, Benton, Urbana, Canisteo, Caton and Lindley.

Steuben County declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon banning unnecessary travel due to widespread flash flooding and dangerous road conditions.

Southern Steuben County was hit hard by flash flooding with the hamlets of Jasper and Woodhull ordered to evacuate, along with the southside of the Village of Addison along the Tuscarora Creek.

All residents along the Tuscarora Creek between Woodhull and Addison should head to higher ground immediately. A Red Cross shelter is being established at the Corning-Painted Post High School Fieldhouse.

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The Chemung River in Corning is forecasted to peak in the action stage at 23.7 feet, while in Elmira it is expected to peak at 10.5 feet, also below the minor flood stage, according to NOAA.

Southern Tier flood stage forecasts

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