Dec 6, 2021
Low pressure strengthened to about 985 hPa as it tracked from Lake Superior to central Quebec. Ahead of low, a strong low-level jet of about 70 knots was associated with a warm front, while weaker post-frontal winds only spurred 45-50 knots at 850 hPa. This drove an odd downsloping wind event in the warm sector. While winds along the Chautauqua Ridge never topped 50 knots at the surface, they did north of the less impressive hills of the Finger Lakes. This resulted in reports of damage in Ontari
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 988226). 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.