flooding

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Central New York, leading to a state of emergency in the Village of Jordan and significant road closures in Cayuga County.

Assemblymember Al Stirpe says he began working on an Upstate Flood Mitigation Task Force in 2017, and was largely ignored until last year. A recently completed plan focuses on the Oswego and Mohawk River communities.

Most of the damage seems isolated to Ontario County, some in Oswego County, and along the Hudson River Valley, closing roads and railroads.

Numerous areas throughout the state expect to be hit by flooding due to climate change and rising sea levels. The state is taking more steps to help citizens prepare for harsh weather.

Cayuga and Oneida are among 11 counties under a state of emergency after heavy rains and high winds caused flooding and power outages. Other counties…

Governor Cuomo is trying to drive more tourists into Oswego and the Lake Ontario region in hopes of boosting the area’s economy after persistent spring…

High waters on Lake Ontario, Sandy Pond and other lakes could play a role in people’s recreation plans this holiday weekend. Meanwhile residents are still…

Syracuse common councilors have an idea that could ease the burden on hundreds of homeowners who will be required to purchase expensive flood insurance…

Syracuse residents who got the shock that their property is now in a flood zone can find out more information at a meeting this week. They’ll find out…

Dozens of Central New Yorkers are helping with relief efforts in Louisiana after severe flooding in and around Baton Rouge. WAER News checked in on two…