Heavy Rain — Cattaraugus, New York

2024-06-19 to 2024-06-20 · near Olean, Cattaraugus, New York

Event narrative

Total 24 hour rainfall from COOP observation station OLNN6 in Olean of 4.41 inches.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed within a highly unstable atmosphere across most of western and north central New York. Thunderstorms were initiated by a weak lake breeze boundary across the area. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms within a very moist atmosphere caused flooding issues as well.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1193088. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.