A tropical moisture laden air mass produced numerous showers and thunderstorms which traveled repeatedly over the same areas of the Finger Lakes Region and Upper Mohawk Valley. Widespread flash and urban flooding developed in portions of Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison and Oneida counties. Hardest hit areas were the villages and towns of Moravia, Chittenango, Oneida, and Utica to name a few. Total rainfall amounts along a narrow corridor from Moravia to Utica generally ranged from 2.5 to 5 inches, most of which fell in less than 1 to 2 hours. Total damages from this event range from $10-$15 million dollars.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 11:29:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARCY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 690.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of small streams and urbanized areas occurred throughout the towns of Marcy and Whitesboro. Culverts and roads were washed out in several locations. Several residences and businesses experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 12:20:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANWIX HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 230.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of small streams and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Whitesboro. Culverts and roads were washed out in several locations. Several residences and businesses experienced significant flooding.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 15:45:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARK MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of small streams and urbanized areas continued, and became more severe, throughout the town of Kirkland, particularly in the Clinton area along Sherman Brook and Oriskany Creek. Culverts and roads were washed out in several locations. Several residences and businesses experienced significant flooding. Evacuations and water rescues occurred around Clinton and Kirkland.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 15:50:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANWIX HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 230.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of small streams and urbanized areas continued, and became more severe, throughout the town of Whitesboro, particularly along Oriskany Creek near Oriskany . Culverts and roads were washed out in several locations. Several residences and businesses experienced significant flooding. Evacuations and water rescues occurred from Walesville to Oriskany.

Flash Flood in CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 15:30:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASOWASCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding continued along most creeks and urbanized areas throughout Moravia. Many residents were evacuated from their homes in low lying areas. Culverts and roads were washed out in many locations. The Owasco Lake Inlet exceeded its major flood stage.

Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 16:13:00 to 02-JUL-17 06:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURHAMVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rapid rises along the Oneida Creek caused a crest above the Major flood stage. The river crested at 15.76 feet on the morning of July 2nd. Widespread, serious flooding occurred around the City of Oneida and surrounding areas, as well as upstream from the gauge. This crest is the second highest crest on record.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 09:22:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HARTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread urban flash flooding occurred throughout the City of Utica. Several roads were flooded and cars were stranded in areas of deep water within underpasses and parking lots. Motorists were forced to abandon vehicles in several areas, and some residences were flooded.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 10:18:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARK MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of small streams and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of New Hartford. Culverts and roads were washed out in several locations. Several residences and businesses experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 11:45:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCONONDOA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of small streams and urbanized areas occurred throughout the towns of Sherrill and Vernon. Culverts and roads were washed out in several locations. Several residences and businesses experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 11:50:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARK MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of small streams and urbanized areas continued, and became more severe, throughout the town of Kirkland. Culverts and roads were washed out in several locations. Several residences and businesses experienced significant flooding.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 12:15:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of small streams and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Westmoreland. Culverts and roads were washed out in several locations. Several residences and businesses experienced significant flooding.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 15:30:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARK MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding continued across the town of New Hartford, particularly along the reach of Sauqoit Creek where roads were flooded,  and homes and businesses experienced significant flood damage. Evacuations and water rescues occurred along the creek and in other parts of the town.

Flash Flood in ONEIDA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 15:05:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HARTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding continued in parts of the City of Utica, particularly along the length of Sauquoit Creek. Urban flooding continued, and increased across the city with the passing of additional thunderstorms during the afternoon. Road closures, evacuations and water rescues were common along Sauquoit Creek.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 13:35:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FYLER SETTLEMENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 160.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Sullivan. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding, especially along Chittenango Creek.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 14:15:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Oneida. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding, especially along parts of Oneida creek.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 14:36:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAZENOVIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Nelson. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 14:50:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Stockbridge. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding, especially along the Oneida Creek in Munnsville.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 15:03:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERRILLSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Smithfield. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 15:21:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 340.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Eaton. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 16:00:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUALITY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Lincoln. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 16:01:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MESENGER BAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Lenox. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding, especially along the Canastota Creek and Cowaseon Creek.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 11:19:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMBER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Onondaga. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 13:21:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 935.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Lafayette. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 13:23:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OOT PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Manlius. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 14:20:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANDANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Skaneateles. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 14:24:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OOT PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Manlius. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 14:33:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 88.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Tully. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 15:00:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TULLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the towns of Fabius and Pompey. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 09:30:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASOWASCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout Moravia. Many residents were evacuated from their homes in low lying areas. Culverts and roads were washed out in many locations. Public and private infrastructure damage was extensive.

Flash Flood in CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 09:45:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEDYARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 725.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Venice. Culverts and roads were washed out in several locations. Some residences and businesses experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 09:45:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLOGGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 725.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Sempronius. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences and businesses experienced flooding.

Flash Flood in CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 10:00:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING FERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Genoa. Many residents were evacuated from their homes in low lying areas. The US Post Office in the village was inundated by flood waters. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places.

Flash Flood in CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-17 10:00:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORAVIA VANS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 360.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding of most creeks and urbanized areas occurred throughout the town of Locke. Culverts and roads were washed out in several places. Some residences and businesses experienced flooding.