May 1, 2017
A strong cold front moved across the region during the afternoon and evening hours. A line of thunderstorms just ahead of the front produced damaging winds that downed trees and wires across western New York through the Finger Lakes Region as well as areas east of Lake Ontario. A few falling trees caused minor structural damage. Wind gusts were measured to 60 mph. The line of storms also dropped heavy rainfall in a short period of time, with amounts of 0.75 to 1.5 inches common over a few hours.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 703602). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Monroe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.