Parts of Ontario County dealt with substantial flooding Sunday afternoon and evening as heavy thunderstorms promised earlier in the day finally delivered.
The slow moving storms were enough to dump roughly five inches of rain in just a couple hours, causing impassable roads and debris alongside many of them. Countless reports of flooded basements were also circulating as the rains continued into the evening hours.
Motorists were being encouraged to use extreme caution while traveling through the area.
AM Report: Flooding possible this afternoon with heavy thunderstorms in the forecast
Thunderstorms carrying heavy rain and strong wind gusts are possible across parts of the Finger Lakes this afternoon, raising concerns about localized flash flooding.
The greatest risk for flooding and heavy thunderstorms is east and south of the Finger Lakes. But the risk does remain in the core portion of the region.
Cortland, Tompkins, Schuyler, Chemung, and Tioga have been put under a flood watch.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop across the region from late morning into mid-day. Some locations may witness multiple storm cells moving slowly northeast. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are possible, potentially leading to flash flooding if these rates persist.
The heavy rainfall is expected to subside by evening, although additional showers might persist…
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