Rome Mayor Jackie Izzo issued a State of Emergency on Thursday evening for the City of Rome because of heavy rains and flooding.
Izzo said the heavy rainfall has caused flooding throughout the city including, Lake Delta, the Mohawk River, and Wood Creek...
Thunderstorms with heavy rain are possible this afternoon and tonight (6-5-29). Depending on the severity of the storms, a few areas could experience flash flooding.
The tropical remnants of Florence may produce excessive rainfall for much of CNY tonight into Tuesday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the entire area.
Central New York and the Finger Lakes region like most of the eastern part of the country is trying to recover from the severe weather and flash flooding.