Jul 18, 2005
Slow moving (almost stationary) thunderstorms produced a significant flash flood event in north central Franklin County, Massachusetts. Two maximum rainfall totals of 9 inches were reported from Bernardston, where the worst flooding had been reported. In this town, the police station experienced flooding; and approximately 50 homes either experienced property damage or basement flooding. In addition, 30 roads were either washed out, closed or partially closed, or had culverts blown out due to
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5465404). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Franklin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.