Jan 18, 2006
A powerful storm tracked northeast across Ontario and Quebec provinces on the 18th. Ahead of this storm, brisk south winds caused temperatures to rise into the 40s creating snow melt. Widespread rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches on the night of the 17th through early afternoon of the 18th increased run-off into area watersheds. In addition to field flooding and ponding of water on area roadways, there was some flooding along Route 5A in West Charleston. Flood Stage (9 feet) was nearly reached at No
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5491882). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Orleans County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.