Apr 28, 2011
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 Boo
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 304422). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jefferson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.