Jan 26, 2024
An area of low pressure and a series of troughs tracking across the region caused steady rain across western and north central New York. Combined with a previous wet pattern and melting snow in the days leading up to this event, flooding was observed for portions of the area. Flooding of area roadways was reported in Tonawanda, Snyder, Clarence (Harris Hill) and Lewiston.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1159191). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Erie County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.