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Flash Flood — Steuben, NY

Oct 4, 2021

A weak upper level disturbance moved through Central New York on this day, triggering heavy rain producing thunderstorms along a stationary front during the late afternoon and evening. A maximum of 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time, primarily in a narrow corridor along Interstate-81 in Cortland county. Significant flash flooding was observed in many areas of the county.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 989596). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Steuben, NY

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