Feb 27, 2000
Unseasonably warm temperatures occurred across the area for several days. This resulted in a considerable amount of snowmelt. A strong cold front spread rain, which was heavy at times, across the area on Sunday night the 27th. Rainfall amounts of between three quarters of an inch to an inch were common. The rain and snowmelt caused area creeks, small streams and rivers to overflow their banks. Local roads and highways were closed due to flooding. Numerous basements were flooded. Driveways and ba
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5133781). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Broome County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.