Thunderstorms that moved through Chautauqua County early Monday night caused flooding in several areas. The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued Flash Flood warnings for Chautauqua that started just after 6:00 p.m. and then were extended … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Urged To Prepare For Potential Flooding
New Yorkers are urged to prepare for potential flooding due to warm temperatures and rainfall that will start tonight and continue through Thursday. Temperatures will increase across the State today, with some places seeing close to 60 degrees. … [Read more...]
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Flooded Streets, Brought Down Power Lines Monday Afternoon
Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding and brought down power lines in Jamestown Monday afternoon. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities reported a pole and transformer issue that resulted in a fire at Dunn and East Second Street, an … [Read more...]
Residential Flooding Issues Raised at BPU Board Meeting
Basement flooding and sewage back-up concerns on Jamestown's west side following last week's thaw and rain were brought up to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities at its monthly meeting. Ward Four Councilmember and former BPU board member Marie … [Read more...]
Motorists May Encounter Flooded Roads, Freezing Roads
Following warm weather and rain that melted snow, motorists may encounter some closed roads this morning due to flooding. Overnight, there were reports that the Route 60 south of Jamestown was closed between Peck Settlement Road to Route 62. Route … [Read more...]
Heavy Rains Drench Region, Lead to Flooding and Damage
JAMESTOWN - The cleanup and recover continued Friday following a deluge of rain that swept across the region Thursday morning - resulting in widespread flooding, significant road damage, and at least one culvert being washed away in nearby … [Read more...]
Office of Emergency Services Continues to Monitor Lake Erie’s Water Levels
DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services is monitoring the high levels of Lake Erie as it continues to rise. Lake Erie is at levels 30 inches above the long term average level for the month of May. The high water level is due … [Read more...]
Afternoon Downpour Wreaks Havoc for Local Motorists
JAMESTOWN - Residents and motorists in Jamestown spent much of Wednesday night recovering from a strong summer downpour that hit the area. Late in the afternoon the national weather service issued a flash flood warning, and at about 5:30 p.m. a … [Read more...]
North County Communities Focus on Flood Clean Up Over Weekend
MAYVILLE - It was a hot and humid weekend for much of Chautauqua County, but fortunately, only a limited amount of rain meant that clean up efforts could continue for the communities that were hit hard by flooding last week. According to … [Read more...]
Clean Up Effort Continues in Wake of Tuesday Flooding, Damage Assessment Underway
MAYVILLE - The effort to clean up areas of northern Chautauqua County hit hard by flooding earlier this week continues today, with county officials saying it’s likely the impacted communities will qualify for the needed federal aid to help in the … [Read more...]
