Nov 2, 1999
An intense storm moved from the eastern Gulf of Mexico across Western New York during the afternoon and evening hours focusing on the lower Cattaraugus Creek and Buffalo metro area. Record rainfall occurred at the Buffalo Airport with some areas receiving over three inches of rain in a few short hours. The flooding caused the evacuation of hundreds in Niagara County. The flooding in Tonawanda resulted in the early closure of two polling places. Roads, viaducts and parking lots were covered with
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5723014). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Niagara County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.