City of Norwich/Chenango County Emergency Operations Center

10/30/2026

10/27/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NWS Binghamton Establishes Official Flood Stages for Canasawacta Creek in Norwich
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Effective Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Binghamton will establish Action, Minor, Moderate and Major flood categories for the Canasawacta Creek at Norwich, New York (CCKN6).

The formalization of these flood thresholds aims to enhance local flood monitoring and improve risk communication for the city of Norwich and adjacent areas. The Action stage is specifically designated to serve as an early awareness threshold for emergency planners and first responders before any warnings are issued.

These new stages were developed following a comprehensive hydrologic analysis of the basin. This improvement in flood warning capabilities is a direct result of newly installed U.S. Geological Survey stream monitoring gages, combined with the strong commitment put forth by city of Norwich officials and the Emergency Management Office.

“Establishing these official flood stages is a vital step in keeping the Norwich community safe,” said Ben Lott, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Binghamton. “Thanks to the new USGS stream monitoring gages and the dedication of local emergency management, we can now provide more accurate and timely information to first responders and the public before floodwaters impact the area.”

The newly established flood stages are defined as follows:

• Action: 7.0 feet
• Minor: 8.0 feet
• Moderate: 10.0 feet
• Major: 11.5 feet

To view the water levels and other pertinent impacts and safety information at the gage, follow this link:

Update (9/24): Flood Inundation Mapping services now cover nearly 100% of the U.S. Additional FIM resources are available here.

07/28/2026

WGUS61 KBGM 281657
FFABGM

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
1257 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

NYZ045-046-056-057-062-PAZ039-040-043-044-047-048-072-290600-
/O.CON.KBGM.FA.A.0005.000000T0000Z-260730T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chenango-Otsego-Broome-Delaware-Sullivan-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-
Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
Including the cities of Equinunk, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton,
Honesdale, Binghamton, Tunkhannock, Damascus, Delhi, Montrose,
Monticello, Walton, Oneonta, Hazleton, Milford, Hallstead, and
Norwich
1257 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central New York, including the following
areas, Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Sullivan and
northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Lackawanna,
Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna and
Wyoming.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and storms will continue to move over
the area through Wednesday. Rainfall rates could exceed 1-2
inches per hour with the heaviest downpours.

Even though this area has been somewhat dry recently, multiple
rounds of heavy downpours could cause urban flash flooding and/or
small streams and creeks to flow out of their banks. Two day
rainfall totals are expected to be in the 2-3 inch range, with
3-6 inches possible in portions of the Catskills if upslope
enhancement matches up with storms producing heavy downpours.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

07/21/2026

WFUS51 KBGM 211744
TORBGM
NYC007-017-025-211815-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
144 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Broome County in central New York...
West central Delaware County in central New York...
South central Chenango County in central New York...

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 144 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sanitaria Springs, or 11 miles east of Binghamton,
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Harpursville and Nineveh around 150 PM EDT.
Afton around 155 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

07/21/2026

WFUS51 KBGM 211740
TORBGM
NYC007-017-077-211815-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
140 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Otsego County in central New York...
North central Broome County in central New York...
Southern Chenango County in central New York...

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 139 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Greene, or 10 miles northeast of Greater
Binghamton Airport, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Greene around 145 PM EDT.
Brisben around 150 PM EDT.
Coventry and South Oxford around 155 PM EDT.
Oxford around 200 PM EDT.
Guilford around 205 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4231 7534 4232 7538 4231 7542 4229 7542
4220 7588 4237 7597 4257 7545 4232 7532
TIME...MOT...LOC 1739Z 248DEG 31KT 4232 7584

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

07/21/2026

WUUS51 KBGM 211710
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NYC007-017-023-107-109-211815-
/O.NEW.KBGM.SV.W.0128.260721T1710Z-260721T1815Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
110 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Broome County in central New York...
Southeastern Cortland County in central New York...
Eastern Tioga County in central New York...
Southeastern Tompkins County in central New York...
Chenango County in central New York...

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 109 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Newark
Valley, or 9 miles northeast of Owego, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Binghamton, Vestal, Johnson City, Endicott, Norwich, Maine, Owego,
Caroline, Guilford, and Plymouth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Heavy rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

07/20/2026

Severe T'storms Expected Tuesday Afternoon and Evening - July 21, 2026

Unfortunately we are looking at an another round of severe weather on Tuesday.

Be alert throughout the day for any advisories and/or warning that may be issued.

Please follow the NWS @ https://www.weather.gov/bgm for updates.

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07/20/2026

Below is the report from the NWS after their visit to Norwich this afternoon

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NOUS41 KBGM 202026
PNSBGM
NYZ045-210830-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
426 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
..Preliminary Results from the NWS Damage Survey for July 18th
2026 Thunderstorm Wind Event In Norwich NY...

Peak Wind 80-90 mph
Path Length: 2.0 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 1000 yards or 0.5 miles
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: July 18 2026
Start Time: 3:49 PM EDT
Start Location: 1.4 miles NNW of Norwich NY
Start Lat/Lon: 42.549 N /-75.537 W

End Date: July 18 2026
End Time: 3:51 PM EDT
End Location: 1.0 miles East of Norwich NY
End Lat/Lon: 42.533 N /-75.505 W

A severe line of thunderstorms approached between 3:49 PM to 3:51
PM EDT on July 18th 2026. The severe thunderstorms produced a
microburst which started on the northwest side of the city of
Norwich NY, just east of State Route 23, and near Cole Drive. The
microburst raced south and east across the city of Norwich
causing extensive tree damage and some damage to residences,
buildings and vehicles. The highest wind speeds were estimated to
be between 80 to 90 mph near and along State Route 12 in the
city. The strong winds and microburst cross Rexford street, then
exited and weakened before ending along county route 32.

The National Weather Service would like to thank the city of
Norwich emergency management, law enforcement and impacted
residents of their assistance with this storm damage survey.

&&

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

$$

MJM/MWG/MDP

07/20/2026

City of Norwich, New York Residences

Please provide any pictures you have as a result of the storm damage that hit Norwich, Saturday July 18th. When posting pictures please provide the location(street) the photo was taken at.
Thank you for your assistance.