A State of Emergency has been issued in Steuben County and an evacuation order has been issued for parts of Addison.
Steuben County on Wednesday night ordered the evacuation of the southside of the Village of Addison adjoining Tuscarora Creek.
Steuben County and Village of Addison officials advised residents of the Southside of the Village of Addison that were evacuated not to return to their homes until public safety, code enforcement, and utility crews can inspect damage after daybreak.
That was as the National Weather Service provided estimates that flooding of Tuscarora Creek would exceed historic levels, potentially topping the levy.
Those who live on the southside of Addison have been ordered to evacuate due to the rising Tuscarora Creek. A Red Cross emergency shelter has been established at the Corning-Painted Post High School at 201 Cantigney St. in Corning.
Due to widespread flash flooding, Steuben County declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday night.
Early Thursday morning, officials said the State of Emergency for the Towns of West Union, Woodhull, Troupsburg, Tuscarora, Greenwood, Canisteo, Hornellsville, Jasper, and Addison remains in effect until further notice.
Director of Public Safety in Steuben County, Tim Marshall said that many roads are closed, damaged, and covered with debris. He said that Public Works crews will be working throughout the morning to inspect damage and restore safe passage and he advised residents to stay off the road to ensure that this work can be accomplished safely.
The Steuben County Facebook page has some details on the emergency situation.
A Flood Warning was in effect for parts of Ontario and Steuben counties into early Thursday morning.
Residents must stay off the road until further notice to ensure emergency vehicles and public works equipment can respond to the emergency. Highway, police and fire officials are out and working. Please do not call 911 unless it is for a true emergency.
The State of Emergency in Steuben County will remain in effect until further notice.
According to the Steuben County Office of Emergency Services, travel is prohibited in the towns of West Union, Woodhull, Troupsburg, Tuscarora, Greenwood, Canisteo, Hornellsville and Jasper.
