January 18, 1996 - Great Storm of 1996

Precipitation from a strong storm combined with unseasonably warm temperatures caused rapid snowmelt resulting in extensive flooding throughout New York State. Damages to highways, bridges, and private property exceeded $100 million. The storm and flooding claimed 10 lives, stranded hundreds of people, destroyed or damaged thousands of homes and businesses, and closed hundreds of roads. Forty-one counties in New York were declared Federal disaster areas.