Flash Flood — Steuben, New York

2025-06-18 · near Arkport, Steuben, New York

Event narrative

Flooding was reported on Avenue of Oaks blocking intersection with Sharps Hill Road.

Wider weather episode

Slow moving thunderstorms developed in a warm and humid airmass during the afternoon hours over the Southern Tier of NY. Rainfall rates were excessive and produced up to 3 inches of rain within a 1-to-2-hour time span. This led to areas of minor flash flooding, mostly confined to street and poor drainage areas in developed areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1276205. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.