Hurricane Agnes and the Flood of 1972

Hurricane Agnes dropped an unprecedented rainfall on the twin tiers in June of 1972.  Eventually, it was enough to cause the rivers of South Central New York, including the Chemung, the Cohocton, the Susquehanna, the Owasco, and others flooded their banks.  Cities including Corning and Elmira were devastated by the floodwaters, while cities like Auburn were only mildly affected.