CHENANGO COUNTY – While Chenango County has been enjoying the first taste of spring weather, melting snow and rain across the area could cause potential flooding in some areas of the county.

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a flood watch for Chenango and the surrounding areas. According to the NWS, “the rain that has fallen in the last 24 hours could lead to additional flooding along already swollen area rivers, streams and creeks.”

While the flood watch has been issued for all of Chenango County, some areas are more likely to see flooding. The NWS said a flood warning has been issued for the Chenango River at Sherburne, where flooding is even more of a possibility.