Sep 9, 2004
The remnants of Hurricane Frances resulted in heavy rain across the area. Generally between 2 and 3 inches of rainfall 9locally higher in the mountains) was reported. At 1230 PM EST (130 PM EDT) the Bouquet River flooded Route 9 with additional minor flooding reported in the town of New Russia. Later in the afternoon, around 2 PM EST (3 PM EDT), the Bouquet River resulted in minor flooding in the Elizabethtown area and Route 8. By evening the flood waters receded.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5422911). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Eastern Essex County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.