A state of emergency has been announced for the Town of Prattsburg
Wednesday April 1st 2026
Steuben County continues to monitor conditions following recent flooding caused by excessive rainfall. While water levels have receded in many areas, multiple State, County, and local roads remain closed or impacted due to damage, debris, and residual water.
Affected areas include the Towns of Dansville, Fremont, Cohocton, Avoca, Wheeler, Prattsburgh, Urbana, Pulteney, Wayne, and Wayland.
The Steuben County Office of Emergency Services advises residents to avoid non-essential travel within the affected towns listed above throughout the overnight hours. Road conditions may change rapidly, and keeping roadways clear remains critical for ongoing response and recovery operations. Use caution when traveling and do not drive around barricades or through standing water.
The Town of Prattsburgh has declared a State of Emergency due to road conditions and has issued a non-essential travel advisory until further notice.
Emergency responders and highway crews continue to assess damage, clear debris, and make necessary repairs to restore safe travel conditions.
Current Road Closures:
County Route 121 from I-390 to Loon Lake – Town of Cohocton
County Route 50 between Ward Rd. and Lander Rd. – Town of Wayland
East Lake Road at Reynolds Rd. – Town of Wayland
County Route 122 between Porter St. and Fairgrounds Rd. – Town of Prattsburgh
County Route 7 between West Creek Rd. and Wraight Rd. – Town of Prattsburgh
County Route 9 from Wallace to Ingleside
Pressler Rd. – Town of Prattsburgh
Cook School Rd. between Mattoon Rd. and County Route 7 – Town of Prattsburgh
For current New York State roadway conditions and closures, visit NY511.
As fishing season opens today, residents are reminded that rivers and creeks remain high and fast-moving. Anyone planning to fish should use extreme caution:
Avoid fishing in areas with fast currents or elevated water levels
Be mindful of unstable banks and debris in waterways
Wear a personal flotation device (PFD) when near or in the water
Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
