Jun 16, 2005
An upper level low pressure system moved slowly across southeast Ontario province. The associated surface low pressure system moved slowly across the province of Quebec, as the frontal system moved slowly across eastern New York state. Thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall moved slowly south to north along the front through Essex county. The eastern portions of the county were impacted the most. Numerous roads, including portions of Rte 9, were closed. Especially hard hit were the towns of Lew
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5460994). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Essex County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.