May 23, 2011
Thunderstorms developed in warm, humid air as a cold front approached the region during the afternoon hours. The thunderstorms produced wind gusts measured to 52 knots. The thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Findley Lake, Clymer, Panama and Busti. Training thunderstorms brought heavy rains with radar estimated rainfall rates of two inches per hour. The Village of Lakewood suffered flash flooding. Numerous streets were closed by high water and basements were flooded.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 316473). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Chautauqua County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.