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Friday, April 12, 2013  The National Weather Service had issued a flood warning for the Tioughnioga River south of Cortland. On Friday afternoon the water was running high but appeared to be several feet away from a flood stage.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Over the next 48 hours, we have flooding concerns in parts of central and western NY due to recent rains, combined with continuing snow melt.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Neighbors in Sylvan Beach who were forced to leave their homes because of flooding are now being allowed to return.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  As the Fish Creek ice jam continued to grow, water levels rose upstream near Waterview Drive at Sylvan Beach on Thursday afternoon. As levels rose, and crews worked to ensure the safety of the neighborhood.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Emergency services officials in Franklin County say four homes in Malone were evacuated Thursday and electricity was cut to three others after the Salmon River flooded a street.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Some progress being made in New York City in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy while President Obama tours damage in New Jersey.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, the Hudson River -- which runs parallel to the Westside Highway-- swelled over its banks, flowing freely into lower Manhattan. This not only caused prompted roads to be shut down, but flooded basements as well.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  An over 13- foot storm surge caused flooding not only in Battery Park, but across much of New York City.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Worries high water, but also low water because of the storm

Monday, October 29, 2012  There could be widespread power outages across the state due to high winds.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  Hancock Airport standing by for diverted flights

Thursday, August 23, 2012  The Cuomo administration reports distributing more than $574 million in state aid to help communities recover from flooding since back-to-back tropical storms Irene and Lee dropped torrents of rain last year.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  A Warners man has taken the unusual step of billing the New York State Thruway Authority $42,087 for the cost of combating flood water on his property.

Friday, May 04, 2012  More information regarding flood safety and the differences between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning.

Monday, March 12, 2012  This service provides improved river and flood forecasts and water information across America to protect life and property and ensure the nation's economic well being.