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Flash Flood — Broome, NY

Jul 24, 2024

A frontal boundary supported scattered thunderstorms across Central New York. Ahead of the front, an unstable environment triggered rounds of repeating, heavy rain producing thunderstorms that moved over the same areas. Rainfall totals of 2-3 inches fell in less than 3 hours which contributed to localized flash and urban flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1205191). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Broome, NY

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