Flooding in Jordan forced people to evacuate in the middle of the night

Jordan, N.Y. — A number of people living in homes in Jordan had to evacuate Tuesday night when water from Skaneateles Creek overflowed its banks, flooding parts of the village.

Around 9 p.m., the village was advised that the creek was cresting in numerous areas, Jordan Mayor Casey Brim said in a news release Wednesday.

Residents in five to 10 homes had to evacuate, the mayor said. Significant flooding was reported along Valley Drive, Vale Street, Elbridge Street, Chappell Street, Mechanic Street and Railroad Street…

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