Flash Flood — St. Lawrence, New York

2023-08-04 · near East Pitcairn, St. Lawrence, New York

$75K

Property damage

Event narrative

Persistent showers and thunderstorms affected the southern portions of St. Lawrence County, NY during the late afternoon and evening hours on August 4, 2023. Radar estimates of between two and five inches of rain fell in this area, particularly in the Town of Pitcairn where emergency management reported multiple road washouts, including along Edwards Rd.

Wider weather episode

Persistent shower and thunderstorm activity affected portions of southern St. Lawrence County, NY during the late afternoon and evening hours on August 16, 2023. This led to areas of flash flooding, particularly in the Pitcairn, NY area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1131187. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.