Flash Flood — Seneca, New York

2018-08-14 · near Lodi Station, Seneca, New York

Event narrative

Severe flash flooding occurred in this area. The entire cliff side was washed away into Seneca Lake. Multiple water rescues and evacuations were in progress. A woman was trapped in the wreckage of her home, and was rescued from the lake by small boat.

Wider weather episode

A slow moving storm tracked north from New Jersey to northern New York. This system triggered several rounds of heavy rain producing thunderstorms which caused severe flash flooding and major damages in several locations.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 782940. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.