Flash Flood — Sullivan, New York

2004-09-18 · near Countywide, Sullivan, New York

Event narrative

Heavy rain with amounts of 3 to 6 inches caused flash flooding. The heaviest amounts were at the highest elevations in the northwest section of the county. The rain which fell from the 16th to the 18th was due to the remnants of hurricane Ivan. Most streams and creeks went out of their banks. In addition, the Delaware River had major flooding. 300 homes and at least a dozen businesses had damage. Several campgrounds were completely wiped out. Livingston Manor was completely flooded. Across the county 1200 people were evacuated. 10 people were rescued in Roscoe and 19 in Callicoon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5425116. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.