Apr 28, 2011
Above normal to record precipitation of 5 to 9 inches occurred in April across a large area of New York State. There was above normal snowpack across the higher elevations of the Adirondacks with snow depths at least a foot above normal. A warm front lifted northward across the area on Tuesday, April 26th, ushering in a warm and humid airmass. Temperatures rose into the 70s and 80s across the area on Tuesday and again on Wednesday, April 27th (15 to 25 degrees above normal). In addition, overnig
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 301457). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Herkimer County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.