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...]
Several North County Communities Hit Hard by Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Emergency crews were busy for much of the day on Tuesday after extreme flooding struck several communities in northern Chautauqua County. According to the National Weather Service, an estimated five inches of rain fell within a … [Read more...]
County Officials Offer Flood Update
Boil Water Order for Westfield Water Customers on Route 5 West of Walker Road Precautions to Prevent Possible Illness from Flood Waters MAYVILLE, NY - Monday night effective 11:30 p.m. Chautauqua County was hit with 5 inches of rain in a two … [Read more...]
County Residents Should Be Prepared for Possible Flooding Starting Next Week
MAYVILLE, NY (Feb. 27, 2015) - Heavy rain and warmer temperatures - combined with the enormous amount of snow we’ve received this winter - are cause for concern related to flooding. That's according to the Chautauqua County Department of Health … [Read more...]
Federal Representatives Urge President to Send FEMA Aid to Help Pay for Flood Damages from May Storm
WASHINGTON - New York’s representatives in Washington are calling on President Barack Obama to take swift action on a request for federal aid to help pay for damages caused by last month’s flooding. In a joint media release, Senator Charles … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on Governor to to Request Federal Flood Relief Aid
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R - Corning) announced Thursday that several area counties affected by severe flooding last month – including Chautauqua County - exceed the New York State threshold of $26.9 million for federal assistance. As a … [Read more...]
Communities Continue to Clean Up Following Heavy Rain, Flooding
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - The clean up continues today in areas of southern Chautauqua County that were affected by heavy rainfall overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, between 2 and 4 inches of rain … [Read more...]
Flooded Wells Can Pose Problems for County Residents
MAYVILLE - Because of the wide spread flooding, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is reminding property owners who own a private well that they will need to take steps if it has been under water. When a drinking water … [Read more...]
