Weather History for April 16

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Western New York Weather History

APRIL 16

1993

A cold front pushed a line of thunderstorms across extreme Western New York during the early morning hours. Winds gusted to 64 mph at Kenmore and 60 mph at the Buffalo Airport. The thunderstorm winds downed power, telephone, and cable television lines. Wind damage was reported in Frewsburg, Delevan, Amherst and Warsaw.

1994

Spring rains and snowmelt combined to raise the Black River above flood stage in Lewis and Jefferson Counties. The crest was about two feet above flood stage at Watertown. Several roads were closed. Most flooding occurred over agricultural lands, however some sandbagging was required in the village of Black River.