Sep 28, 2003
Torrential rainfall caused flash flooding in the Connecticut River Valley. Nearly 4 inches of rain fell in a few hours, causing significant urban flooding from Agawam to Northampton. Several roads were closed in Westfield, Agawam, Chicopee, West Springfield, Easthampton, and Northampton where flood waters rose up to the doors of vehicles. In Greenfield, the Green River rose out of its banks and forced the closure of Nash's Mill Road between Colrain and Leyden Roads.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5374552). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hampshire County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.