Flood — Northeast Clinton, New York

2003-03-21 · Northeast Clinton, New York

Wider weather episode

A storm system moved from the Missouri Valley on Thursday, March 20th northeast across the Ohio valley on Friday, March 21st, then continued northeast and weakened. This system resulted in rainfall (between 3/4 and 1 inch) on the 20th and 21st across the area, coupled with unusually mild weather. The resulting snowmelt resulted in the formation of ice jams on swollen rivers. Along the Saranac River in Morrisonville, minor field flooding was reported on the 21st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5348949. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.