Flash Floods: State of Emergency Declared in Chenango County

NORWICH – A State of Emergency has been declared in the City of Norwich due to widespread flooding. Over a third of the City’s streets were closed overnight because of flooding on the Canasawacta Creek. A State of Emergency is also in effect for Chenango County. All roads in both the City and County are closed until further notice.



East Main Street and State Highway 12 in the City are impassable, as are a number of side streets.

“This is a very dangerous situation and people need to heed the warnings of emergency officials,” said City Mayor Joseph Maiurano.

Discuss this story with other members on the Forum


There's more to this story! You're only seeing 44% of the story. Subscribe now to get immediate access to the rest of the story as well as our whole online offering.

Today's Other Stories



Reader Response

Be the first to comment on this story.

Please log in to leave a comment.
© 2008 Snyder Communications/The Evening Sun
29 Lackawanna Avenue, Norwich, NY 13815 - (607) 334-3276