Flash Flood — Chemung, New York

2024-08-31 · near Elmira Hgts, Chemung, New York

Event narrative

State Route 14 is flooded near the intersection of Philo Road.

Wider weather episode

A complex frontal system stalled over the Central Southern Tier of New York during the late afternoon and evening. This system triggered slow moving, heavy rain producing thunderstorms in the Elmira-Horseheads area which caused areas of flash flooding on area roads and small streams.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1210569. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.