Jul 16, 2021
In the afternoon hours on July 16th, isolated thunderstorms developed due to very moisture rich Gulf air in place combined with ample afternoon destabilization. Weak wind flow aloft allowed for slow movement with these storms leading to isolated areas of flash flooding to develop.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 974447). 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.