A mid-January thaw occurred for several days, allowing much of the snow pack to melt into river runoff. This combined with a moderate rainfall of 1 to 2 inches across the region was enough to loosen the river ice cover throughout central New York. Moving ice congested and jammed along bridges and narrows on our main stem rivers and tributaries which resulted in numerous areas of minor to moderate flood impacts.

Flood in SULLIVAN, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 12:10:00 to 12-JAN-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BROOKVILLE
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An ice jam occurred on the Pine Kill at the State Route 209 bridge. The road was closed in this area for hours. Ice and floodwaters surrounded a couple homes near the creek. Residents were evacuated.

Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 14:22:00 to 12-JAN-18 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORESTPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water flooding streets and a basement on Newton Street.

Flood in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 15:50:00 to 12-JAN-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARKVILLE
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An ice jam was causing minor, low land flooding along the East Branch Delaware river between Kelly Corners and Margaretville.

Flood in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 16:45:00 to 12-JAN-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BRANCH
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county emergency manager reported a large ice jam at the confluence of the Beaver Kill and East Branch Delaware near East Branch. Water was flooding agricultural areas near the river and ice was being pushed upstream on the Beaver Kill.

Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 13-JAN-18 04:05:00 to 13-JAN-18 18:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVAN BEACH
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ice jam flooding was occurring  along the Fish Creek in the vicinity of Vienna, Sylvan Beach, New  London and Taberg. The ice jam was causing flooding of several  homes along Vienna Road, Haskins Road and also Cove Road.  Evacuations were taking place.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 08:37:00 to 12-JAN-18 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEE CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding was reported along Stokes-Lee Center Road near Lee Center. Water was rushing down the hill, flooding roads and basements of nearby structures.

Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 07:35:00 to 12-JAN-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORKVILLE
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An ice jam was reported on the Sauquoit Creek near Whitesboro. Minor flooding of low lands along the creek  was reported. Water threatened nearby structures, but no significant inundation occurred.

Flood in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 08:12:00 to 12-JAN-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYRE
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An ice jam along the Seneca River was causing minor, lowland flooding from Montezuma to Weedsport.

Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 09:04:00 to 12-JAN-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Minor flooding was reported on Route 26 along the Ava Brook in Ava, NY. Water was covering yards and nearing the first floor of a residence.

Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 09:34:00 to 12-JAN-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding along the West Branch Fish Creek was crossing Route 69 and blocking traffic throughout downtown Camden.

Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 09:41:00 to 12-JAN-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding along Mill Creek and Merry Hill Road was approximately 8 inches deep across both lanes of the roadway.

Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 10:12:00 to 12-JAN-18 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTERNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was flowing along portions of Route 46 in Westernville.

Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 10:45:00 to 12-JAN-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANONA
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An ice jam was leading to significant low land flooding between Cohocton and Bath on the Cohocton River. One residence was surrounded by flood waters.

Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 10:46:00 to 12-JAN-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONEIDA
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Minor, low land flooding was occurring along Oneida Creek due to an ice jam.  A vehicle was stuck, and filling with water.

Flood in DELAWARE, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 12:00:00 to 12-JAN-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELHI
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An ice jam was reported on the West Branch Delaware River behind the county courthouse. Minor flooding of low lands along the river occurred, but no significant impacts.

Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 12:05:00 to 12-JAN-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELL
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An ice jam developed at the Interstate 86 bridge over the Cohocton River. Water was flooding low lying agricultural areas near the river.

Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 12-JAN-18 10:30:00 to 12-JAN-18 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORKVILLE
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

An ice jam along the Sauquoit Creek had backed up 4 feet of water into the neighborhood along Sauquoit Street. Water surrounded a dozen residences. Water rescues were underway for individuals stranded on a porch.