Flash Flood in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Flash Flood July 18, 2005 · Franklin County, Massachusetts

$1.2M

Damage as recorded

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

The wider storm

Slow moving (almost stationary) thunderstorms produced a significant flash flood event in north central Franklin County, Massachusetts. Two maximum rainfall totals of 9 inches were reported from Bernardston, where the worst flooding had been reported. In this town, the police station experienced flooding; and approximately 50 homes either experienced property damage or basement flooding. In addition, 30 roads were either washed out, closed or partially closed, or had culverts blown out due to flooding.

Began near Bernardston (42.6667, -72.5500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5465404. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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