Jan 11, 2014
The combination of rainfall and warm temperatures resulted in ice jams on several Buffalo area creeks and streams. Minor flooding was reported with only limited damage reported. There were several roads that were inundated and closed. Among those reported: Rix, Dana and Oliver Streets in Silver Creek as Silver Creek jammed; Route 60 in Cassadaga where Canadaway Creek jammed, Back Creek Road and Mill Street in the Town of Boston where Eighteen Mile Creek jammed; and Route 240 in Colden where the
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 498379). 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.