May 9, 2004
Heavy rains and thunderstorms crossed the southern tier late Saturday the 8th and early Sunday the 9th. Up to three inches of rain fell in less than two hours. Basements were flooded in Jamestown, Olean and Allegany. Roads that were partially or totally washed out or closed included Route 380 in Falconer; West Perimeter Road in South Valley, Bailey Road in Limestone; and Indiana Avenue, South Union Street, Alder Street and Prospect Avenue in Olean. A cabin was struck by lightning in Conewango. I
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5401293). 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.