NORWICH – A State of Emergency has been declared in the City of Norwich due to widespread flooding. Over a third of the City’s streets were closed overnight because of flooding on the Canasawacta Creek. A State of Emergency is also in effect for Chenango County. All roads in both the City and County are closed until further notice.

East Main Street and State Highway 12 in the City are impassable, as are a number of side streets.

“This is a very dangerous situation and people need to heed the warnings of emergency officials,” said City Mayor Joseph Maiurano.