Flood in Cayuga County, New York
Flood April 1, 2026 · Cayuga County, New York
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Heavy rainfall within the Owasco Lake Inlet basin caused a rapid response and major flooding at the streamgage near Moravia. The inlet crested at 10.28 feet early in the morning of April 1st. The Major flood stage is 9.5 feet.
The wider storm
April 2026 was a wet month for much of Central NY (CNY), especially around the Finger Lakes region, as precipitation was 150%-200% of normal. Several reports of river flooding occurred during the first couple of days of the month due to heavy rainfall. Owasco and Onondaga Lakes also reported flooding early in the month, while Cayuga Lake at Ithaca was at or above flood stage for much of the month of April. Moderate and major flooding occurred on the inlet to Owasco Lake and along the Tioughnioga River.
Began near Sheldrake (42.7034, -76.4350).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1332766. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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