Jun 28, 2006
Several neighborhoods in Owego became virtual islands during this flood. The Susquehanna River at Owego rose above the flood stage of 30 feet June 28th at 4:30 AM EDT. Moderate flooding (32 feet) began June 28th, at 7:30 AM EDT. Major flooding (33 feet) began June 28th at 9:30 AM EDT. The crest of 35.85 feet was reached June 29th, at 01:30 AM EDT which set a new record. The old record was 33.18 feet April 3, 2005. The January 20 1996 flood crest was 32.97 feet. The river at Owego remained above
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5516325). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Tioga County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.