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Flash Flood — Niagara, NY

Jun 18, 2024

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed within a highly unstable atmosphere across most of western New York. Thunderstorms developed as an outflow boundary from upstream convection moved into western New York. Heavy rainfall within a very moist atmosphere caused some flooding issues as well during the morning of June 18.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1192685). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Niagara, NY

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

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