Jun 1, 2018
Scattered, slow moving thunderstorms developed over portions of central New York during the afternoon and evening of June 1st. Thunderstorms became attached to the hillsides in Steuben county, bringing 1 to 2 inches of locally heavy rainfall in less than an hour to rural areas in the north half of the county. Local drainage become overwhelmed by the excessive rainfall. Several road closures, washouts and flooded basements were reported.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 768104). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Steuben County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.