Heavy Rain and Flooding Along the Central Gulf Coast; Severe Weather in South Texas

Heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to flash flooding over portions of east Texas into southern Mississippi through Wednesday morning. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the southern Great Plains to coastal Louisiana Wednesday. Large hail will be the primary threat, with the greatest risk across south Texas. Read More >

Western New York Weather History

JULY 21

1998

An isolated thunderstorm hit Niagara county during the early morning hours. The severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds that downed several trees. Lightning from the storms damaged a transformer resulting in some power outages in Lockport.

2003

Low pressure crossed the region bringing thunderstorms to the area during the afternoon hours. The thunderstorms produced strong winds that downed trees in Cuba . In Portville, the straight-line winds blew down a barn. Heavy rains also accompanied the storms with more than two inches falling in some spots. Urban and small stream flooding was reported in Cuba and Olean . In Fredonia, lightning struck a house. The pipes in the house burst. Electric wires burned inside the walls and several electrical appliances were damaged. The house also lost some gutters, shutters and shingles.