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Flood — Franklin, NY

Aug 9, 2024

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.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1205104). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Franklin, NY

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