Flash Flood in St. Lawrence County, New York

Flash Flood August 4, 2023 · St. Lawrence County, New York

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near East Pitcairn (44.2219, -75.2690).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1131187. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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