A persistent upper level low pressure system across northern New York and southern Canada combined with moist and unstable air to produce periods of slow moving showers and thunderstorms with torrential downpours.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-14 16:00:00 to 03-AUG-14 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous road washouts were reported in the area.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-14 15:45:00 to 03-AUG-14 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOLVAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant urban flash flooding was occuring. Hiawatha Boulevard was flooded, and the on-ramp to Interstate 690 was impassable.

Flash Flood in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-14 18:18:00 to 03-AUG-14 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing over numerous roads and into several basements throughout the central part of the county, including the hardest hit area of Fayette.

Flash Flood in TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-14 14:44:00 to 03-AUG-14 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KINNEYS PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was over several roadways in the City of Ithaca, and into a residence. The hardest hit area was the northeast portion of the city.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-14 15:30:00 to 03-AUG-14 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several roads had water flowing across them in the Branchport and Guyanoga areas. Some roads were washing out and impassable, forcing closures and detours in the region.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-14 16:14:00 to 03-AUG-14 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARDS CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain and debris clogged a culvert causing water to pour over Route 175.

Flash Flood in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-14 17:26:00 to 03-AUG-14 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SENECA FALLS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

State route 89 was flooded.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-14 15:45:00 to 03-AUG-14 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENN YAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several road washouts were reported in the Town of Jerusalem, particularly along and near Belknap Hill Road.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-14 16:45:00 to 03-AUG-14 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALFWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

There were numerous roads in the region with water over them. Many roads were impassable, in both Marcellus and Otisco.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 03-AUG-14 15:45:00 to 03-AUG-14 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKANEATELES ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Roads were closed due to water rushing across them near the Lourdes camp.