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Floods in Western NY

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Constitution Rd, Allegany

By: Pat Coate

These shots are from earlier in December when our area was hit with heavy rains and frozen grounds. The Allegheny River spilled over its banks and crested about 16 feet above normal. Significant flooding occurred in the towns of Allegany and Portville.

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Submerged Allegheny River Trail

This is just before the 0.25 mile marker on the Allegheny River Trail near St. Bonaventure University.

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Submerged Allegheny River Trail

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Sports fields at St. Bonaventure University

These are the baseball, soccer and softball fields at the university under several feet of water. The entire pitching mound was covered.


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