Apr 3, 2005
A storm system moved from Pennsylvania on April 2nd into New York State on April 3rd. Warmer air, rainfall and melting snow resulted in rising river levels. Flooding along the otter Creek impacted several roads, low lying areas and fields in the Rutland and Pittsford areas. Most of the flooding was in western Rutland county. The river gauge in Rutland reached a level of 2.5 to 3 feet above flood stage. The river level continued above flood stage into the night although it was receding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5448088). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Eastern Rutland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.