Mar 13, 2019
A historic flooding event unfolded as heavy rainfall drenched the area on March 13-14, 2019. With frozen and impervious ground, full and rapid runoff was maximized. In addition to the rainfall, between 1 and 3 inches of snow water equivalent remained in the snow pack south of Interstate 90, with 3 to 6 inches of snow water equivalent north of Interstate 90. Fifteen river gage sites measured record stages around the area. Winds gusted to 50 to 70 mph at times, and colder air filtering into the sy
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 826410). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Plymouth County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.