Jul 16, 2021
An area of low pressure tracked northeast across Ohio along a stationary front that stretches all the way east through western and central New York. This area of low pressure then tracked east across western New York and the Finger Lakes region. Moderate to heavy rain entered far western NY and advanced eastward across the region. One hour flash flood guidance was 1 to 2 inches across a majority of the region. This was surpassed in some locations, resulting in localized flash flooding. Otherwise
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 976767). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Chautauqua County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.