The moisture and remnants of Tropical Storm Fred moved across parts of the mid-Atlantic and northeast United States between August 18 to 20. As this feature moved over the central parts of New York and northeast Pennsylvania it produced locally heavy rainfall and severe flash flooding. Steuben County New York was one of the hardest hit areas with over 500 homes and businesses affected by flooding. The Tuscarora Creek eclipsed its previous record water level and pushed through town causing around 25 million dollars in damage to the local high school alone. Total damage estimates, just from this county, were close to 50 million dollars. One fatality was reported near Woodhull, NY when a woman was swept away in her vehicle. Other areas around the Finger Lakes region were also affected by localized flash flooding.

Flash Flood in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 22:01:00 to 19-AUG-21 02:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OVID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Widespread flooding occurred throughout the streets of Ovid.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 22:58:00 to 19-AUG-21 01:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIMROD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous roads were flooded in the area. Some washouts were reported.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 22:59:00 to 19-AUG-21 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILO MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several roads were flooded around Milo Center. Some washouts were reported.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 20:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADDISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe flash, and rapid onset river flooding destroyed many parts of the Town and Village of Addison, including residences, businesses and infrastructure.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 20:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMERON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 255.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe flash, and rapid onset river flooding destroyed many parts of the Village of Cameron, including residences, businesses and infrastructure.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 19:16:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODHULL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water surrounding homes. Rescuing of residents is in progress.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 19:28:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMERON MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A residence was surrounded by water with a person trapped inside. Swiftwater rescues underway.

Flash Flood in SENECA, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 21:58:00 to 19-AUG-21 02:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OVID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 140.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Severe flash flooding caused a structure to collapse.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 20:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANISTEO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 245.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe flash, and rapid onset river flooding destroyed many parts of the Town of Canisteo, including residences, businesses and infrastructure.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 20:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe flash, and rapid onset river flooding destroyed many parts of the Town of Jasper, including residences, businesses and infrastructure.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 20:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERWINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 825.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe flash, and rapid onset river flooding destroyed many parts of the Town of Erwin, including residences, businesses and infrastructure.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 20:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODHULL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe flash, and rapid onset river flooding destroyed many parts of the Town of Woodhull, including residences, businesses and infrastructure.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 21:00:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREEMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 31-year-old mother of one was killed when flood waters forced her car from State Route 417 in Steuben County on Wednesday night.  The woman was driving a Ford Escape when severe flash flooding compromised the road, and forced the vehicle off the roadway between South Addison and Woodhull and into the Canisteo River. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 17:50:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROUPSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe flash flooding occurring over several roads, and within numerous residences and businesses around Troupsburg.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 18:49:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Vehicles are stranded in water. Rescues are in progress.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 18:30:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 25.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant flash flooding destroyed Troupsburg Junior-Senior High School.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 18:30:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding destroyed the exterior foundation wall of a residence.

Flash Flood in STEUBEN, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 18:48:00 to 18-AUG-21 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROUPSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads and bridges were severely flooded and damaged in this area.

Flash Flood in YATES, NEW YORK
From 18-AUG-21 23:00:00 to 19-AUG-21 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roads were flooded to the northwest of Branchport. Some washouts were reported with debris on the road.