May 23, 2004
Thunderstorms that developed along a nearly stationary front produced hail up to 1.25" in diameter and wind gusts measured to 61 mph. The slow moving thunderstorms also produced torrential rains that resulted in road closures and basement flooding. Lightning started homes on fire on Freund Street in Buffalo and Truesdell Road in Warsaw.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5401375). 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.