Tioga County NY releases State of Emergency

Tioga County rescinds States of Emergency after winter weather

by: Matthew Paddock and George Stockburger

Posted: Dec 28, 2020 / 09:29 AM EST / Updated: Dec 28, 2020 / 01:47 PM EST

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 24: Pedestrians walk through a heavy late morning rain on January 24, 2019 in New York City. A flood watch has been issued for New York City as forecasts call for heavy rain throughout the day. So far this winter New York City, and much of the Northeast, has received little snowfall. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – Tioga County Legislative Chair Martha Sauerbrey has rescinded the two State of Emergency orders issued after large amounts of rain and snow hit the area.

The orders were declared on Dec. 24 due to a significant amount of rainfall as well as melting snow, which could potentially cause flash flooding and river flooding.