A slow moving storm tracked north from New Jersey to northern New York. This system triggered several rounds of heavy rain producing thunderstorms which caused severe flash flooding and major damages in several locations.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 18:32:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHENANGO FORKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding closed Route 11 near Knapp Hill Road.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 18:43:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KETTELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding along Port Road was approaching Route 12. Flood related debris was covering the roadway.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 18:45:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANGDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding was reported along Carlin Creek. Water was entering homes.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 19:11:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHENANGO BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding covered many streets in Chenango Bridge. Cars stuck in deep water at low spots and intersections.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 19:18:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINMAN CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

I-88 Westbound was flooded and closed near Exit 2; Chenango Bridge.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 19:44:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONKLIN FORKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding from Snake Creek was occurring over Brady Hill Road.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 20:22:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORBETTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flood waters were surrounding homes in Corbettsville along Blakeslee Road and Route 11. A mobile home park was inundated.

Flash Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 21:38:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONKLIN FORKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding along Pierce Creek Road trapped residents in a home near Roberts Road.

Flash Flood in CHENANGO, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 18:45:00 to 14-AUG-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were washed out around Plymouth. A small creek passing through town overflowed and impacted several houses.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 20:46:00 to 14-AUG-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Streets flooded throughout the village of Hamilton. Many cars stranded.

Flash Flood in MADISON, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 19:45:00 to 14-AUG-18 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOUCKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route 12B washed out near Hinman Road.

Flash Flood in SCHUYLER, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 05:20:00 to 14-AUG-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HECTOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many roads flooded and damaged by severe flash flooding. People trapped in homes with rescues underway.

Flash Flood in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 04:21:00 to 14-AUG-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LODI STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous roads were flooded across southern Seneca county.

Flash Flood in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 04:20:00 to 14-AUG-18 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LODI STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Severe flash flooding occurred in this area. The entire cliff side was washed away into Seneca Lake. Multiple water rescues and evacuations were in progress. A woman was trapped in the wreckage of her home, and was rescued from the lake by small boat.

Flash Flood in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 04:48:00 to 14-AUG-18 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LODI STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Many vehicles and seasonal campers washed down Mill Creek.

Flash Flood in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 04:52:00 to 14-AUG-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LODI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Swift water rescues were in progress for people trapped in houses near Lodi.

Flash Flood in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 18:40:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWEGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding trapped people in homes.

Flash Flood in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 19:41:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: APALACHIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water was flowing over multiple roadways in the Campville area.

Flash Flood in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 19:41:00 to 14-AUG-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: APALACHIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Portions of Route 434 were closed. Water washed out portions of the road and a culvert.

Flash Flood in TIOGA, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 13:22:00 to 14-AUG-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NICHOLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wappasening Creek was flooding out Route 282 near the NY/PA border.

Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 08:05:00 to 14-AUG-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Susquehanna River at Conklin exceeded Moderate flood stage and crested at 16.15 feet around 12:15 PM EST.

Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 19:40:00 to 15-AUG-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Susquehanna River at Conklin surged above flood stage again for a second crest above Moderate flood stage at 15.84 feet. The crest occurred at 12:55 AM on August 15th.

Flood in BROOME, NEW YORK
From 14-AUG-18 12:05:00 to 15-AUG-18 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: VESTAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Susquehanna River at Vestal crested above Moderate flood stage at 21.56 feet on August 15th. The crest occurred at 3:00 AM EST.