Apr 3, 2005
Deep low pressure over Pennsylvania brought copious amounts of precipitation to western and central New York...falling mainly as rain across much of the area. Rainfalls totals generally ranged from two to three inches. The rain, combined with snowmelt, produced flooding. Roads were closed in Gorham, Scottsville, Newark, Williamson, Sodus and Lowville. Basement flooding was reported in Gorham and Rochester. Evacuations were necessary in some locations in Wayne county. The heavy rains produced sli
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5448108). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jefferson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.