Apr 2, 2005
A low pressure system developed in the Gulf Of Mexico and rapidly intensified as it moved north to northeast. The low passed over the Appalachian Mountains and moved slowly west of the local area during Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd and 3rd. Widespread heavy rain along with embedded heavy showers and thunderstorms occurred with this system. Storm Total Rainfall amounts ranged from 1.50 to 3.25 inches. During March 28th and 29th, only 3 to 5 days earlier, another low dumped 1.50 to 3.00 inche
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5443440). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Western Passaic County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.