Flood — Jefferson, New York

2011-04-28 to 2011-04-30 · near Dexter, Jefferson, New York

Wider weather episode

After near record-setting spring rainfall, a warm front brought two to four inches of rain to the eastern Lake Ontario Region. The runoff resulted in flooding across the Black River basin, including the Black River and some of its major tributaries. Numerous roads were closed, some damaged or washed out. A few examples included: South Main Street in Carthage, East Martinsburg Rd, Ridge Rd, Merz Rd, Zecher Rd, Smith Rd, Moose River Rd, River D, Shibley Rd and Milkhouse Rd. The Black River at Boonville crested at 10.7 feet around 3am on the 29th. Flood stage is 10 feet. The Black River at Watertown crested at 12.7 feet around 9am on the 30th. Flood stage is 10 feet. A 67-year-old man drowned in the Black River. He and his son were canoeing on the river in Dexter when the canoe overturned. The son with rescued with no injuries. The man's body was found a week later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 304422. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.