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Flash Flood — Steuben, NY

Jul 14, 2015

A deep area of low pressure over central Ontario, combined with a complex arrangement of surface frontal features led to the development of several rounds of heavy rain producing thunderstorms across central New York during the afternoon and evening hours of the 14th. Total damages from flooding have been estimated between one quarter to half a million dollars.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 596786). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Steuben, NY

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