Heavy Rain — Niagara, New York

2024-06-18 · near Lewiston Hgts, Niagara, New York

Event narrative

Rainfall amount measured since 5:00 AM EDT of 3.12 inches.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed within a highly unstable atmosphere across most of western New York. Thunderstorms developed as an outflow boundary from upstream convection moved into western New York. Heavy rainfall within a very moist atmosphere caused some flooding issues as well during the morning of June 18.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1193087. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.