Syracuse, N.Y. – An unseasonably early nor’easter struck the Northeast and released heavy rains on Central New York and New York State on Tuesday.
Up to 3.3 inches of rain fell in Central New York between Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, according to the the National Weather Service. The most rain - 3.3 inches - was reported in Parish in Oswego County.
Onondaga County saw between 1.33 and 2.89 inches of rain, with the most reported in Tully (2.89 inches), the weather service reported.
Flood warnings were in effect after Onondaga Creek in Nedrow surpassed the flood stage of 5 feet and was approaching 6 feet Tuesday night, according to the weather service
Cayuga County saw 1.49 to 2.43 inches of rain and was experiencing severe flooding. The weather service issued a warning that flash flooding on Tuesday could be life-threatening. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office issued a travel advisory that was lifted Wednesday morning.
Oswego County received 1.2 to 3.33 inches of rain while Madison County got 1.25 inches 1.41 inches, the weather service reported.
Roads remain closed Wednesday morning due to flooding.
Route 290 in Manlius between Clemons Road and Route 257 is closed due to flooding. Route 290 is also flooded between Butternut Drive and Drott Drive in DeWitt. All lanes are closed.
Route 20 in LaFayette is also flooded along two stretches. All lanes are closed between Case Hill Road and Tully Farms Road as well as between Palmer Road and Apulia Road.
The National Weather Service warns motorists to not attempt to cross flooded roads. Most flooding-related deaths occur in vehicles, they said.
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