May 13, 2001
A strong upper level ridge of high pressure developed over the Rockies during the previous several days. The weather pattern became a pattern more typical of July and early August rather than May as convection became established in the classic "ring of fire" configuration. Thunderstorms erupted during the night of the 12th and early morning of the 13th. The convection was all elevated in nature. The severe weather took the form of hail with this event. A deep layer of cool air at the surfac
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5242421). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Warren County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.