Jul 8, 1998
Localized thunderstorms early in the morning of the 8th dropped three to five inches of rain across parts of Erie, Genesee, Wyoming and Livingston counties. Over five inches fell in just a few hours over much of Wyoming county. This resulted in rare, widespread devastating flash flooding. Many small streams and creeks became raging torrents and the upper reaches of the Tonawanda Creek rose drastically--faster than at any time in at least 30 years according to locals--and flooded out much of the
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5662801). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Genesee County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.