Several clusters of thunderstorms repeatedly moved along a warm front in the vicinity of the Finger Lakes region. Radar rainfall estimates indicated a narrow band of 4 to 5 inches of rain occurred over the central portion of Yates and Seneca counties. This rainfall resulted in devastating flash flooding  in Penn Yan, NY where roads and buildings were destroyed by flood waters. Total public damages are estimated between 10 and 12 million dollars.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 13-MAY-14 22:58:00 to 14-MAY-14 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YATESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was reported rushing through a house on Adams Road.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 14-MAY-14 00:00:00 to 14-MAY-14 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ITALY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding was occurring across several parts of Italy Valley Road.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 14-MAY-14 00:05:00 to 14-MAY-14 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENN YAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was rushing through a house on North Avenue in the Village of Penn Yan.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 14-MAY-14 00:25:00 to 14-MAY-14 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEUKA PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water rescues were taking place on East Lake Road.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 14-MAY-14 00:30:00 to 14-MAY-14 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUYANOGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Waist deep water was moving through a residence on Champlin Road. Evacuations were in progress.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 13-MAY-14 23:15:00 to 14-MAY-14 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENN YAN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Extensive flooding was occurring on Hamilton, Davis and Longdorf Roads in the Village of Penn Yan.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 13-MAY-14 23:17:00 to 14-MAY-14 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: YATESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several locations along Guyanoga Road were flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 13-MAY-14 23:17:00 to 14-MAY-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENN YAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was rushing over State Route 14A.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 13-MAY-14 23:45:00 to 14-MAY-14 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ITALY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A motorist was trapped in a vehicle by flash flooding on Italy Hill Road. Water rescues were underway.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 13-MAY-14 22:20:00 to 14-MAY-14 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several creeks were flowing out of their banks, and water was flowing over some roads in the area.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 13-MAY-14 22:20:00 to 14-MAY-14 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENN YAN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several creeks were out of their banks, and water was washing over some roads in the area.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 14-MAY-14 00:35:00 to 14-MAY-14 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENN YAN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Catastrophic flash flooding was occurring in the downtown area of the Village of Penn Yan. Jacobs Brook became a raging torrent of water as it traveled into, and under the center of the village. The hardest hit areas were in the vicinity of Elm Street and Champlin Avenue where roads buckled, parking lots caved in, and the Owl's Nest Community Center collapsed. Tractor-trailer container boxes were seen floating down the streets, where they collided into the Wagner restaurant causing significant structural damage. Foundations of several homes were washed away during the flood.

Flash Flood in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 14-MAY-14 01:10:00 to 14-MAY-14 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OVID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A road was washed out on County Route 131.