Flood — Franklin, New York

2024-08-09 · near St Regis, Franklin, New York

$500K

Property damage

Event narrative

Numerous flooding across western-northwest Franklin county as the results of heavy tropical rains (3-5+ inches) from Post Tropical Debby. In addition to flash flooding reports, there were numerous inundation, basement and other flooding.

Wider weather episode

The remnants of TS Debby tracked through St. Lawrence County during the afternoon/early evening of August 9, 2024. This produced a 50-75 mile swath of excessive rainfall from 3 to 7 inches which led to widespread flash flooding. Subsequent information indicated over 100 roads damaged or washed out with several bridges damaged and/or destroyed. Some flood damage to homes also occurred in a few locations along with several swift water rescues.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1205104. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.