Aug 19, 2021
The remnants of Tropical Storm Fred were forecast to move across the region. Out ahead of the remnants of Fred, a slow-moving frontal zone and tropical moisture spreading north ahead of Fred allowed for a pre-cursory heavy rainfall event on August 17. This set the stage for later flooding as moisture more specifically associated with Fred advanced into the area during the next two days. A large swath of moderate to heavy rain moved in on August 17 and continued through the next morning. This res
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 982862). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Oswego County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.