Flash Flood — Onondaga, New York

2004-08-30 · near Manlius, Onondaga, New York

Event narrative

Heavy rain caused flash flooding. The rain caused numerous road washouts and creek flooding in Pompey and Manlius. Many roads were closed and impassable with water covering them. A golf course flooded in Manlius. There was significant flooding along Limestone Creek mainly in the southern part of town but spreading north. A bridge was washed out in near the village of Manlius. An animal hospital was evacuated in Fayetteville. Many basements were flooded. Reported as worst flooding in 20 years. Rainfall was 3 to 5 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5419511. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.