Mar 22, 2001
Widespread flooding occurred on rivers and streams in eastern Massachusetts as a result of melting snow and heavy rainfall. The most severe flooding occurred in the Merrimack Valley, where flood damage was estimated at ten million dollars. Federal assistance was made available for residents of Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.Record flooding occurred on the Aberjona River in Winchester, where the crest of 16.80 feet exceeded the crest of 16.78 feet which occur
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5238008). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Essex County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.