BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — North Buffalo saw some of the worst flash flooding Thursday night after a record amount of rainfall in the space of approximately two hours.
Buffalo saw 3.07 inches of rain, which mainly fell between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., beating the previous record of 1.73 inches.
Hertel Avenue was among the hardest-hit streets, with water reaching inside businesses along the corridor.
Darla Jones owns Second Nature Barbershop & Salon. She said she arrived Friday morning to find the shop flooded and the power out.
"We're clearly gonna have to get our floors redone because they're buckling," Jones said. "I'm praying our stations are not ruined."
Jones estimates she will be closed for at least a week while she deals with the cleanup.
Residents said the water entered the street from the storm drains, suggesting the sewer system was overwhelmed. Jones tells me she is concerned whether her insurance will cover damages since the area does not sit in a flood zone.
WATCH: North Buffalo dealing with flood aftermath, emergency trash pickup on Monday
Deputy Mayor Benjamin Swanekamp said an emergency trash pickup will be conducted on September 7 for flood-affected areas after Thursday's record rainfall.
"Many people got more than 2 ft of water in their basements, so I imagine a lot of ruined debris, furniture in their basements people wanna get rid of," he said.
Routes have been scheduled based on the areas most heavily impacted, supplemented by flood-related reports received through the city's 311 system, according to a press release.
The city released a map of the zones identified for the emergency pickup. If your home is not included on the map, the city asks you to submit a 311 request for a weather emergency trash pickup.
Residents should place items at the curb by 7 a.m. on September 7. Keep items clear of fire hydrants, vehicles, trees, utility poles and the roadway.
Construction debris, including drywall, ceiling tiles and floor tiles, will not be accepted as part of the emergency collection due to federal regulations. Televisions, computers, tires, paint and other hazardous materials are also ineligible for the emergency collection, according to the city.
Further information and updates can be found online here.
7 News captured multiple videos of submerged roads Thursday, including vehicles stuck in the water.
Friday morning, the Town of Tonawanda Police said River Road is closed from Grand Island Boulevard to Sawyer Avenue in Tonawanda.
