Jul 17, 2017
Warm and humid air was in place across the region as a slow moving frontal system drifted into central New York. An upper level disturbance passed over the frontal boundary during the afternoon, triggering numerous torrential rain producing thunderstorms. Flash flooding developed in several areas, including the larger populated area of Greater Binghamton.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 709374). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cayuga County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.