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Flash Flood — Chemung, NY

Sep 18, 2018

A warm front positioned over Northeast Pennsylvania acted as the focus for several rounds of late night and early morning thunderstorm activity in the area. A deep moist environment was prime for the production of slow moving, heavy rainfall which contributed to several areas of localized flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 786793). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Chemung, NY

This event is one of many recorded floods in Chemung County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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