Tioga storm history

During the late afternoon of the second day of a multi-day heatwave, a 65 year old woman on the 3rd/top floor of an apartment building in the Village of Owego suffered a medical emergency due to the heat and passed away. The apartment had no air conditioning and had warmed to 105…

A winter storm brought 6 to 8 inches of snow to the county.

Catastrophic flash flooding was reported in and around Smithboro. Numerous roads and bridges were severely damaged.

Catastrophic flash flooding occurred in the Apalachian area. Many roads were flooded, with streams flowing in people's yards. Houses, roads and bridges were severely damaged.

Catastrophic flash flooding was reported in the Barton area. Sulpher Springs Road was flooded along with many other roads and bridges. Severe damage was reported.

Catastrophic flash flooding occurred from Owego Creek and Catatonk Creek into the Village of Owego and surrounding areas. Numerous roads, bridges and homes were severely damaged.

Catastrophic flash flooding in the Nichols area. Most roads and bridges were severely damaged.

Catastrophic flash flooding occurring in the Owego area. Numerous roads and bridges were severely damaged.

Catastrophic flash flooding of roads, bridges and homes occurred in the Newark Valley area. Numerous roads, homes and bridges were severely damaged.

The Engelbert farm which is just east of Lounsberry on East River Road is several feet under water and has been since mid-afternoon. There is significant damage to equipment, buildings and crops. Some livestock were lost in the flash flood.

A record flood occurred on the Susquehanna river at Owego, NY. The crest was recorded by a high water mark survey at 39.62 feet on September 8, 2011 with an estimated time at about 3:00 PM. This flood smashed the previous record flood event by being nearly 4 feet higher.

Record flooding occurred along the Susquehanna River near Waverly, NY between September 7th and September 12th, 2011. The river crested at 26.67 feet at 4:15 PM on September 8th as determined by a USGS high water mark survey. This surpassed the previous record of 22.52 feet set d…

Major flash flooding occurred in several areas of the county during the overnight hours on the 28th, especially along the State Route 38 corridor. The town of Owego had 1.5 million in damages to roads, five major stream crossings, ditches, culverts and road shoulders. The Town of…

Numerous roads and highways were closed due to damage caused by flooding and washouts. Several storms trained over Tioga county, New York and produced rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches in a period of 3 to 6 hours. The rain fell on waterlogged ground since April was a wet month (3…

Snow accumulated between 5 and 8 inches.

Snow accumulated between 2 and 7 inches.

Flash flooding was occurring along Prospect Valley Road with water pouring into a residence. The garage and basement of the residence was flooded and a shed was shifted onto another property.

Water was rising over Rock Street up to the porch level.

Water was flowing on roads, making them impassible.

There were multiple reports of people trapped in residences due to rising water in the village of Newark Valley.

Water was reported up to first floor windows at several residences.

A 61 mph maximum wind gust was reported at the Berkshire NYS Mesonet.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires at Skyline Road and 17C.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and powerlines.

Snow accumulated between 3 and 9 inches.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Barden Road.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Reservoir Hill Road.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Lisle Road.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Hollister Road.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on Blodgett Road.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree that fell onto and destroyed a chicken coop.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Wright Road and Straits Corners Road.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires on Hickory Park Road.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees in Campville.

Strong thunderstorm winds snapped multiple trees.

Strong thunderstorm winds snapped a large tree at Tioga County Fairgrounds.

Strong thunderstorm winds were reported to have knocked down trees across the roadway.

Snow accumulated between 6 and 9 inches.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees.

Outflow winds from nearby storm knocked down two trees on Ithaca Road. One tree fell on wires.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree onto wires.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down tree onto roadway.

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked a tree onto wires.