Flash Flood — Allegany, New York

2025-07-16 · near Richburg, Allegany, New York

Event narrative

Water flowing across Broad Street in Richburg.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough and attendant surface cold front impinging on a weak shear, but very warm and moisture-laden atmosphere led to the development of showers and thunderstorms late in the day into the evening hours which produced isolated severe winds and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286824. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.