Jul 24, 1997
As a strong warm front moved slowly north toward the area, a long period of heavy rain occurred over the area. In addition, the area was impacted by the fringe effects from Tropical Storm Danny. Rain bands circulating around the northwest side of "Danny" provided the area with additional significant rainfall overnight.Heavy rainfall (from 4 to 7 inches with isolated higher amounts) caused widespread serious flooding of homes, streets, rivers, streams, and poor drainage areas in Essex, Union,
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5610440). 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.