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Governor Cuomo surveys storm damage and holds a press briefing in Lodi, N.Y. on Tuesday. Photo provided by the Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo.<\/p><\/div>\n

The past week has been a nail biter for most, as the heavy downpours and saturated grounds became reminiscent of the flooding of September 2011. Many from out of town that were scrolling through Facebook, witnessing photos of the rising waters in the region, commented, \u201cNot again.\u201d<\/p>\n

The community was bracing for the worst, and hoping for the best.<\/p>\n

Governor Andrew Cuomo, who visited the region on Tuesday, declared a State of Emergency for the Southern Tier and portions of the Finger Lakes Region on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

In Tioga County, Legislator Marte Sauerbrey also declared a State of Emergency Tuesday afternoon, and Sheriff Gary Howard urged residents to stay off the roads.<\/p>\n

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Michael Franz works to clear mud from the patio at Ice Cream Works! at George Street and North Avenue in Owego, N.Y. on Tuesday evening. Runoff from the mountain across the road came down like a waterfall, creating a flash-flooding event on George Street and in the flats area of Owego. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

And with good reason! At approximately 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, water from the mountain that Carmichael Road and Dean Street in Owego run up was letting loose, pouring mud and debris like a waterfall onto North Avenue, and down into the flats in Owego.<\/p>\n

Further down on George Street in Owego, water was coming up at the home of Michelle Anders, who already had her home elevated after the flooding of 2011.<\/p>\n

In Nichols, N.Y., a violent overflow of the Wapasening Creek caused flooding at Kirby Park on Tuesday. Officials were on hand all day to keep an eye on the situation. By 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the water had lowered by a couple of feet. <\/p>\n

At Hickories Park, river water swiftly inundated the entry bridge, forcing a complete closure of the park. It will remain closed until further notice.<\/p>\n

In Apalachin, the church near Beach Street was almost washed away from flash flooding, even after some deterrents were put in place following the flooding in 2011; it wasn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n

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Two cars were stranded beneath a flooded underpass on North Avenue in Owego on Tuesday evening as a State of Emergency was declared in Tioga County, N.Y. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

Beneath the underpass in Owego were two cars that ended up stranded in the murky water. According to accounts at the scene Tuesday evening, the first car was driving through to get through the other side when a second car barreled through, causing the first vehicle to stall. Both vehicles were ultimately stranded until the waters receded overnight.<\/p>\n

Fire police detoured traffic down Talcott Street and to Glenmary that night because of mud, debris, and flooding on North Avenue \u2013 to include the area surrounding the Department of Transportation.<\/p>\n

Back in Nichols, officials feel as though they dodged a bullet as the Wapasening Creek overflowed, but then rapidly drained later in the day into the Susquehanna.<\/p>\n

In Broome County, things were much worse, with flooding on Court Street downtown.<\/p>\n

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An area resident walks down a mud filled street in Binghamton. On Thursday, clean up efforts continued in the hard-hit Court Street area downtown. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

By mid-week, the governor deployed the National Guard and equipment to affected areas to assist with the clean up, to include Broome County, and Seneca County in the Finger Lakes, where the Town of Lodi was hit hard.<\/p>\n

Because of this widespread damage, the Red Cross set up shelters at various locations throughout Broome, Tioga and Seneca counties. By Thursday, most of the emergency shelters were closed.<\/p>\n

Many homes, throughout the week also saw flooding in their basements, leading to the continued clean up from the heavy rains.<\/p>\n

If one thing can be learned from the heavy rain and threats for flooding, it is that the water doesn\u2019t necessarily flood in the same place every time. Water will travel down the easiest path, so flash flooding makes it hard to predict when it\u2019s time to stay away or evacuate. <\/p>\n

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Flash flooding hits Newark Valley Saturday morning. National Weather Service photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

If traveling, you should visit 511NY.org<\/a> for up-to-date traffic information. <\/p>\n

To stay informed on the weather and any rain forecast for the region, visit https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/bgm\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Owego Pennysaver was out in the community, covering flood activity and checking with officials to monitor conditions.<\/p>\n

You can view live videos from area scenes, as well as coverage throughout, by Following us on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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