Flash Flood in Oneida County, New York

Widespread flash flooding of small streams and urbanized areas continued, and became more severe, throughout the town of Kirkland, particularly in the Clinton area along Sherman Brook and Oriskany Creek. Culverts and roads were washed out in several locations. Several residences and businesses experienced significant flooding. Evacuations and water rescues occurred around Clinton and Kirkland.

A tropical moisture laden air mass produced numerous showers and thunderstorms which traveled repeatedly over the same areas of the Finger Lakes Region and Upper Mohawk Valley. Widespread flash and urban flooding developed in portions of Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison and Oneida counties. Hardest hit areas were the villages and towns of Moravia, Chittenango, Oneida, and Utica to name a few. Total rainfall amounts along a narrow corridor from Moravia to Utica generally ranged from 2.5 to 5 inches, most of which fell in less than 1 to 2 hours. Total damages from this event range from $10-$15 million dollars.