Flood — Tioga, New York

2006-06-28 to 2006-06-30 · near Owego, Tioga, New York

Wider weather episode

Several neighborhoods in Owego became virtual islands during this flood. The Susquehanna River at Owego rose above the flood stage of 30 feet June 28th at 4:30 AM EDT. Moderate flooding (32 feet) began June 28th, at 7:30 AM EDT. Major flooding (33 feet) began June 28th at 9:30 AM EDT. The crest of 35.85 feet was reached June 29th, at 01:30 AM EDT which set a new record. The old record was 33.18 feet April 3, 2005. The January 20 1996 flood crest was 32.97 feet. The river at Owego remained above flood stage through the end of June.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5516325. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.