GENESEO — Oak Street residents are concerned that flooding issues are sinking the value of their properties. Two property owners, Kurt Christiansen and Ellen Herzman, brought the issue to the Geneseo Village Board Monday night, stating their concerns and looking for guidance on their rights to remediate their properties. "These issues are on the Village's wish list but there are other projects that take precedence," said Geneseo Village … [Read more...]
Thirsty Soil Could Save Livingston County from Flooding
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The summer's drought disaster was hard on local farmers but may actually be a saving grace headed into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, a slow moving and moisture laden low pressure system will bring about 1.5 to 3 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible, Thursday and into Thursday night. "The very dry ground conditions from the drought will likely prevent any significant flooding … [Read more...]
Flash Flood Uproots Culvert on Lima Road, Geneseo
GENESEO – Sunday evening's flash flooding dug up a section of culvert on Lima Road. The road is still passable, but drivers should avoid the area if possible. A Livingston County Sheriff's Deputy is at the scene. Drains overflowed on Oak Street in the Village, causing flooding down Oak and onto Second Street. That flooding cleared within half an hour. Multiple trees have been reported down in the Village and Town of Geneseo. No power … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Firefighters and Village Miminize Flood Damage at County Government Center
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Government Center suffered some damage due to burst pipes and flooding on Feb. 15, but the damage was kept to a minimum due to the efforts of the Geneseo Fire Department and the Village of Geneseo. Ways and Means Committee Member and Livonia Town Supervisor Eric Gott said at Monday's Committee meeting that though there were some tools and equipment lost, the basement of the government center was not … [Read more...]
Geneseo Streamlines Soil Management and Road Repairs with Disaster Plan
GENESEO – At Thursday's special meeting location at Long Point Park, the Town Board formally approved a new disaster mitigation plan to improve the response and recovery process for town-wide emergencies by government and first responders. According to Kevin Niedermaier, Director of Emergency Management for Livingston County, having such a plan not only keeps the community safer, but it allows Livingston County's municipalities to take … [Read more...]
Up to 2 Inches of Rain Possible Through Sunday Afternoon
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The June soaking continues for the region with another potential storm coming through the area Saturday night and Sunday morning. According to our news partner 13WHAM and meteorologist Mark McLean another 1-2 inches of rain is possible through midday Sunday. The anticipated rainfall of this magnitude can cause poor drainage flooding, especially considering the recent wet weather. As of early Saturday evening Livingston … [Read more...]
Van Son Family Holds Fundraiser to Buoy Flood Repairs
AVON – The Van Son family, whose home continues to be threatened by flood damage, is holding a fundraiser to help rebuild their property. The Van Son family home at 4738 Littleville Road has been threatened since Mothers Day by the backyard slowly sliding away from the foundation towards the nearby Conesus Lake outlet, and Ted Van Son Jr. says that the family still needs trucks and dirt to rebuild the bank before winter. "First, we need it … [Read more...]
Weather Service Cautions Drivers in Face of Tuesday Downpours
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The National Weather service issued a special weather statement Tuesday morning for several Western New York counties. The statement cautions drivers in Livingston, Monroe, Wayne, Genesee, Wyoming, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and southern Erie Counties since more rain is expected throughout Tuesday morning. "A broken line of showers will move east across Western New York this morning," said the statement … [Read more...]
Wadsworth Library Floods Again as Village Looks for Problem
GENESEO – The basement of the Wadsworth Library was again flooded during the weekend's storms, and the Village Board said on Monday that they are trying to locate the drainage issue. According to library Board of Trustees secretary Carolyn Miesel, the library is home to the original Athenaeum collection of books established in 1842 by James Wadsworth, some of which were damaged in last year's basement flood. "Someone from the Village did … [Read more...]
Water-Weary County Awaits Additional Storms
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Towns across Livingston County continue to be on flood watch as more rain is expected Monday evening, after multiple towns experienced flash floods on Sunday. According to news partner 13WHAM, 1 to 2 more inches of rain are expected at about 8 p.m. across the county. Livonia and Mount Morris have begun to suffer flash flooding of the same level of Avon in recent weeks. Travel advisories and flash flood warnings … [Read more...]