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Flash Flood Warning 16, NWS Binghamton, NY
NWS Binghamton, NY issued this flash flood warning at Aug 4, 2023, 3:35 PM EDT for Otsego County, New York. It was in force for 4 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2023, 3:35 PM EDT (19:35 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 4, 2023, 8:02 PM EDT
- In force
- 4 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Binghamton, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Otsego County, NY
The radar
The Albany radar (KENX), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 266 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -84 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 940 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 77 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 94 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Binghamton, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Aug 4, 3:21 PM EDT, 14 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 4, 3:21 PM EDT, 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Binghamton NY 321 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023 .SYNOPSIS... A cold front will cross the region by early tonight ending the threat for severe thunderstorms. High pressure and dry weather then moves in for the weekend, before additional showers and thunderstorms are possible on Monday with the next system. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/... SPC mesoanalysis shows MLCAPE up to 2000 J/kg and 0-6 km shear of around 40 knots in east central NY and northeast PA. Local mesoanalysis shows a backed flow in the very low levels which Tuesday is expected to remain a bit unsettled as the upper-level trough with our Monday storm lags behind and slowly moves through the area Tuesday keeping the chance for showers and thunderstorms. There are some timing differences with the speed of the trough with the Euro having it push east through the area quicker than the GFS and Canadian, thus drying out the area faster. Wednesday appears to be a largely dry day before the chance of showers and perhaps embedded thunderstorms later Thursday into Friday with the next upper trough and cold front approaching. Highs Tuesday will be mainly in the 70s, then it will turn a little warmer mid-to-late week with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. likely is a holdover from the stable marine layer dissipating with the daytime heating. We believe this has allowed for localized low-level helicity and some mini supercells firing up. We have had a couple tornado warnings as a result. Short wave and associated mid- level jet streak was moving southeast from the Great Lakes. This mid level jet streak has pushed the cold front through central NY w/ northeast PA and our far eastern counties in central NY still under the gun for severe as front hasn't cleared these areas yet. Once the front clears the region by early evening severe threat will wane. Then high pressure will build in for the weekend with fair weather beginning the day with valley fog. && .SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/... Quiet and pleasant weather conditions will continue Sunday with temperatures mainly in the low 80s. Clouds will begin to build in Sunday night as a deepening trough of low pressure and developingTuesday is expected to remain a bit unsettled as the upper-level trough with our Monday storm lags behind and slowly moves through the area Tuesday keeping the chance for showers and thunderstorms. There are some timing differences with the speed of the trough with the Euro having it push east through the area quicker than the GFS and Canadian, thus drying out the area faster. Wednesday appears to be a largely dry day before the chance of showers and perhaps embedded thunderstorms later Thursday into Friday with the next upper trough and cold front approaching. Highs Tuesday will be mainly in the 70s, then it will turn a little warmer mid-to-late week with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. surface low move over the central Great Lakes. Despite the increase in clouds, much of the night looks to remain dry, with just the slight chance of a shower reaching the far western parts of the CWA before daybreak Monday morning. The thickening clouds and southerly flow will keep overnight lows relatively mild in the 60s. Monday will be the next day to keep a close eye on. The surface low over the Great Lakes will gradually lift northeastward during the day toward the St. Lawrence Valley. The warm front associated with the low is expected to lift north of the CWA by the afternoon followed by the cold front moving through west to east later on in the day and into Monday night. Strong southerly flow will lead to an influx of moisture over the area with PWATs estimated to be on average 1.75-2.00 inches, so the potential for heavy downpours will be there. With regards to instability, there will be a strengthening low-level jet Sunday night into Monday, wind shear values Monday of 30-40 knots and CAPE values are already being modeled around 1000 J/kg, so locally strong to perhaps severe storms will be possible. The SPC does have the CWA outlined on day 4 with a 15% outlook for severe weather already. Showers and thunderstorms will slowly diminish later Monday night. Highs Monday are expected to be in the upper 70s and lower 80s in the afternoon. && .LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... Tuesday is expected to remain a bit unsettled as the upper-level trough with our Monday storm lags behind and slowly moves through the area Tuesday keeping the chance for showers and thunderstorms. There are some timing differences with the speed of the trough with the Euro having it push east through the area quicker than the GFS and Canadian, thus drying out the area faster. Wednesday appears to be a largely dry day before the chance of showers and perhaps embedded thunderstorms later Thursday into Friday with the next upper trough and cold front approaching. Highs Tuesday will be mainly in the 70s, then it will turn a little warmer mid-to-late week with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. && .AVIATION /19Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... Overall our northern terminals and KELM are VFR as the storms have passed to the south. We expect cumulus clouds to fade off in these areas after sunset. Farther south from KBGM to KAVP we have passing thunderstorms in tempo groups that bring conditions down to at least IFR in thunderstorms for 1 to 3 hours before 23z. We expect these storms to pass by 19-20z at KBGM and the latest by 23z at KAVP. Once the storms pass we expect VFR conditions. But we are confident that widespread valley fog will form leading to IFR conditions after 4-6z at KELM and even some IFR fog at KBGM around 12z. After the fog lifts around 13-14z, we expect some VFR cumulus. Confidence is high for IFR at KELM from around 4z-14z. Uncertainty exists on if airport minimums are reached for a lengthy period of time. Right now we have tempo groups at KELM between 08z and 12z for airport mins. Winds will be westerly up to 10 knots most terminals before sunset and then go fairly calm overnight. For Saturday morning, we expect northwest winds under 10 knots. Outlook... Saturday afternoon through Sunday...mainly VFR, except restrictions in early morning valley fog at KELM. Monday and Tuesday...chance of showers/thunderstorms and associated restrictions. Wednesday...VFR. && .BGM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... PA...None. NY...None. && SYNOPSIS...DJN NEAR TERM...DJN SHORT TERM...DK LONG TERM...DK AVIATION...DJN
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 4, 3:11 PM EDT, 24 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Aug 4, 1:58 PM EDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
158 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023
NYZ055-056-PAZ038-039-041830-
Tioga NY-Broome NY-Susquehanna PA-Bradford PA-
158 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Broome,
southeastern Tioga, northwestern Susquehanna and northeastern
Bradford Counties through 230 PM EDT...
At 158 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Apalachin, or near Owego, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Binghamton, Vestal, Johnson City, Endicott, Owego, Windham, Nichols,
Little Meadows, Friendsville and Apalachin.
This includes the following highway exits...
Interstate 86/Route 17 between 63 and 69.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central New York...and northeastern Pennsylvania.
&&
LAT...LON 4199 7638 4214 7632 4211 7594 4187 7602
TIME...MOT...LOC 1758Z 285DEG 27KT 4203 7620
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KLSpecial weather statement, Aug 4, 2:09 PM EDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
209 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023
NYZ057-041845-
Delaware NY-
209 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central
Delaware County through 245 PM EDT...
At 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Margaretville, or 18 miles southeast of Delhi, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Margaretville, Fleischmanns, Arkville and Dunraven.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central New York.
&&
LAT...LON 4216 7448 4215 7450 4215 7453 4213 7454
4206 7468 4216 7472 4220 7453 4217 7446
4216 7446
TIME...MOT...LOC 1809Z 276DEG 24KT 4211 7464
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
BTLSpecial weather statement, Aug 4, 2:10 PM EDT, 1 hour 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
210 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023
PAZ038-041845-
Bradford PA-
210 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Bradford
County through 245 PM EDT...
At 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ridgebury, or 8 miles southwest of Chemung, moving southeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Athens, Towanda, Ridgebury, West Franklin, Troy, Sheshequin, Ulster,
North Towanda, Springfield and West Burlington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central New York...and northeastern Pennsylvania.
&&
LAT...LON 4191 7691 4201 7670 4200 7663 4185 7633
4164 7666
TIME...MOT...LOC 1809Z 312DEG 20KT 4191 7672
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KLSpecial weather statement, Aug 4, 2:28 PM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
228 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023
NYZ036-045-046-041900-
Otsego NY-Chenango NY-Madison NY-
228 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Otsego,
southeastern Madison and northeastern Chenango Counties through 300
PM EDT...
At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Brookfield, or 8 miles southeast of Hamilton, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Brookfield, Edmeston, Poolville, South Brookfield, Leonardsville,
Hubbardsville, South Edmeston and Lambs Corners.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central New York.
&&
LAT...LON 4276 7551 4282 7549 4283 7512 4263 7520
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 284DEG 20KT 4277 7540
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
BTLSpecial weather statement, Aug 4, 2:42 PM EDT, 53 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
242 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023
NYZ045-056-041915-
Chenango NY-Broome NY-
242 PM EDT Fri Aug 4 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Broome and
southwestern Chenango Counties through 315 PM EDT...
At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sanitaria Springs, or 10 miles east of Greater Binghamton Airport,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Harpursville, Sanitaria Springs, Nineveh, Chenango Valley State Park
and Belden.
This includes the following highway exits...
Interstate 88 between 5 and 6.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central New York.
&&
LAT...LON 4219 7587 4229 7585 4228 7555 4212 7558
TIME...MOT...LOC 1842Z 279DEG 22KT 4222 7578
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KLLocal storm report, Aug 4, 3:34 PM EDT, 1 minute before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Binghamton, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 8:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Oneida | 37 min |
| Aug 3, 9:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Oneida | 60 min |
| Aug 3, 9:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Onondaga | 31 min |
| Aug 3, 10:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Oneida | 52 min |
| Aug 3, 10:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Oneida | 18 min |
| Aug 3, 11:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Oneida | 36 min |
| Aug 4, 12:00 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Oneida | 45 min |
| Aug 4, 12:40 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Oneida | 35 min |
| Aug 4, 7:41 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Cortland | 34 min |
| Aug 4, 8:47 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Chenango | 28 min |
| Aug 4, 9:27 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Madison | 18 min |
| Aug 4, 9:37 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Madison, Oneida | 23 min |
| Aug 4, 9:59 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Oneida | 19 min |
| Aug 4, 11:21 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Oneida | 24 min |
| Aug 4, 11:28 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Oneida | 47 min |
| Aug 4, 11:32 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Otsego | 28 min |
| Aug 4, 12:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Oneida | 16 min |
| Aug 4, 12:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Oneida | 14 min |
| Aug 4, 12:36 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BGM | Oneida | 34 min |
| Aug 4, 12:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Oneida | 24 min |
| Aug 4, 1:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Broome | 28 min |
| Aug 4, 1:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Broome, Chemung, Tioga | 52 min |
| Aug 4, 1:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Oneida | 31 min |
| Aug 4, 1:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Delaware | 24 min |
| Aug 4, 1:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Broome | 37 min |
| Aug 4, 1:54 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BGM | Broome, Tioga | 2 hr |
| Aug 4, 1:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Tioga | 32 min |
| Aug 4, 2:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Delaware | 36 min |
| Aug 4, 2:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Broome, Tioga | 47 min |
| Aug 4, 2:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Otsego | 32 min |
| Aug 4, 2:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Broome, Delaware | 57 min |
| Aug 4, 2:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Chenango, Madison, Otsego | 68 min |
| Aug 4, 2:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Broome | 33 min |
| Aug 4, 2:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Oneida | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 2:56 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BGM | Otsego | 34 min |
| Aug 4, 3:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Otsego | 52 min |
| Aug 4, 3:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Delaware, Sullivan | 45 min |
| Aug 4, 3:40 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BGM | Oneida | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 3:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Otsego | 41 min |
| Aug 4, 3:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Sullivan | 30 min |
| Aug 4, 3:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Sullivan | 49 min |
| Aug 4, 4:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Otsego | 36 min |
| Aug 4, 4:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Sullivan | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 4:36 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BGM | Otsego | 3 hr |
| Aug 4, 4:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Chenango | 52 min |
| Aug 4, 5:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Chenango, Otsego | 46 min |
| Aug 4, 5:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Chenango, Otsego | 50 min |
| Aug 4, 6:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Chenango | 42 min |
| Aug 4, 6:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Delaware, Otsego | 51 min |
| Aug 4, 7:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Delaware | 19 min |
| Aug 4, 7:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Broome | 46 min |
| Aug 4, 7:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Sullivan | 40 min |
| Aug 4, 7:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Sullivan | 60 min |
| Aug 4, 2:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BGM | Bradford | 35 min |
| Aug 4, 2:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Bradford | 46 min |
| Aug 4, 2:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BGM | Susquehanna | 17 min |
| Aug 4, 4:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Bradford | 49 min |
| Aug 4, 5:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BGM | Bradford | 24 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.