Flood in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Heavy rainfall caused flooding of roads, homes and other crucial pieces of infrastructure throughout the City of North Adams. City Mayor Jennifer Macksey reported approximately 10 to 15 roads washed out with debris coming down the mountainside. Road collapses occurred across portions of Chruch Street, State Street and Brooklyn Street. Estimated cost of repairs was $1.5 million.

A strong upper-level system brought widespread rounds of showers and thunderstorms to western Massachusetts on July 9-10, 2023. The steadiest and heaviest rainfall occurred during the early morning hours on July 10 which resulted in areas of flooding. Rainfall totals were generally in the 1.50 to 4.00 inch range.

Areas receiving flooding included the City of North Adams and the towns of Clarksburg, Becket, Sheffield, Washington and Great Barrington mainly consisting of closed and/or washed out roads and flooded homes/basements. Damage within the City of North Adams was estimated at $1.5 million. A State of Emergency was issued for North Adams, Becket, Hinsdale and Clarksburg due to the flooding.