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Flash Flood — Livingston, NY

Jun 20, 2024

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed within a highly unstable atmosphere across most of western and north central New York. Thunderstorms were initiated by a weak lake breeze boundary across the area. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms within a very moist atmosphere caused flooding issues as well.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1192678). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Livingston, NY

This event is one of many recorded floods in Livingston County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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