Jul 15, 2000
A stalled frontal boundary across the Berkshires interacted with a strong upper level disturbance from July 15 into early July 16. The result was a slow moving low pressure area which formed over Virginia. This low pumped a deep layer of tropical air into the region and resulted in a significant rainstorm. Rainfall amounts ranged from 1.85 inches at North Adams to 5.81 inches at Great Barrington. The heavy rain, resulted in some flash flooding. County Route 40 was flooded at Shefield and close
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5165235). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Berkshire County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.