Mar 9, 2009
Soaking rains over a four-day period beginning on the 7th provided the region with nearly all of the month���s precipitation���between 2 and 3 inches. The rain combined with the melting winter snowpack and frozen ground to result in widespread flooding on area rivers and creeks. There were numerous reports of road closures along those rivers and creeks. This was the third winter flood event this season���a rare occurrence in western New York. |Specific river/creek crest informa
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 161519). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Monroe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.