The following data is a brief analysis of the flash flood climatology for the NWS Binghamton, NY service area between the years 1986 to 2015. Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania are prone to heavy rain and flash flooding with an average of about 34 flash floods per year throughout the region. The following are some basic facts about flash flooding in the area.
Other statistics show a fairly common pattern to flash flooding across the Nation. Most flash floods occur during the summer months, and between the hours of 3 PM and 9 PM. This is due to the fact that the majority of flash floods are associated with afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Click the images below to expand.
Flash Flood Data collected from the National Center for Environmental Information (NCEI) |