Flash Flood — Otsego, New York

2023-12-18 · near Burlington Flats, Otsego, New York

Event narrative

Numerous roads are flooded around the West Burlington area.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure moved north along the Atlantic Seaboard spreading steady and heavy rain into central New York during the overnight hours. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were observed along with a considerable amount of melting snow into area rivers and streams. Widespread flash flooding and river flooding occurred during this event.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1153089. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.