Feb 1, 2002
A large scale storm system crossed the region on January 31st-February 1st bringing precipitation amounts of two to three inches to the region. The heavy rains on bare, saturated ground caused area creeks to rise with several exceeding flood stage. Cazenova Creek at Ebenezer rose above its flood stage of 10 feet at 8 am EST on the 1st and crested at 12.3 feet at 1pm. Cayuga creek at Lancaster rose above its 8 foot flood stage at 11 am on the 1st and crested at 8.9 feet at 4pm. Buffalo Creek at
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5283336). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Erie County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.