Flash Flood — Steuben, New York

2021-08-18 · near Jasper, Steuben, New York

Event narrative

Severe flash, and rapid onset river flooding destroyed many parts of the Town of Jasper, including residences, businesses and infrastructure.

Wider weather episode

The moisture and remnants of Tropical Storm Fred moved across parts of the mid-Atlantic and northeast United States between August 18 to 20. As this feature moved over the central parts of New York and northeast Pennsylvania it produced locally heavy rainfall and severe flash flooding. Steuben County New York was one of the hardest hit areas with over 500 homes and businesses affected by flooding. The Tuscarora Creek eclipsed its previous record water level and pushed through town causing around 25 million dollars in damage to the local high school alone. Total damage estimates, just from this county, were close to 50 million dollars. One fatality was reported near Woodhull, NY when a woman was swept away in her vehicle. Other areas around the Finger Lakes region were also affected by localized flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 982354. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.