Nov 8, 2017
After a warm front brought soaking rains to the region, a cold front brought additional rain. The heavy precipitation fell on already saturated ground resulting in both area and river flooding. Rainfall amounts of three to four inches were reported. Roads were flooded and closed in Akron, Rapids, Wolcottsville, Rochester, Athol Springs, Warsaw, Brighton, Cassadaga, and Macedon. Several area creeks and river exceeded flood stage. Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer crested at 12.29 feet at 5:15 AM on
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 729031). 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.