Northeast U.S. flooding of October 2005
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Categories: 2005 Atlantic hurricane season | 2005 meteorology
In October 2005 remnants of Tropical Storm Tammy and Subtropical Depression Twenty-Two merged with incoming continental cold fronts to produce torrential rains over interior New England, as well as over parts of New Jersey and New York. Particularly hard hit was the state of New Hampshire which saw roads and bridges wiped out, several reported deaths, and whole buildings destroyed. Rain lingered over the region for several days. Flood watches were in effect for much of the Northeast. Rainfall from both rain events totaled well over 20 inches in some areas.
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Effects by state
Connecticut
Thousands of homes and businesses have lost power, primarily in Bridgeport. Localized flooding has been reported in certain areas of Connecticut, although it is feared that it will get worse once the waters from northern New England reach the state. In addition, the soil became so soft that it buckled a lengthy stretch of railroad tracks near Naugatuck, interrupting service. [1]
Massachusetts
Severe inland flooding resulting in near-death experiences for some residents in Northern Massachusetts. In Greenfield, a trailer park was destroyed, leaving at least 70 people homeless. [2]
New Hampshire
The state of New Hampshire was the hardest hit from the flooding, particularly in the southwestern part. The town of Alstead was especially hard hit, as the Cold River substantially overflowed due to the heavy rain and water flowing downstream, inundating the community. More than 1,000 people have evacuated their homes in the region. Seven deaths have been confirmed in the state. [3]
New Jersey
Flooding has been reported in several parts of northern New Jersey. Bergen and Passaic counties were hardest hit, as floodwaters have covered several communities of varying degrees. While the flooding has been to a lesser degree than in 1999's Hurricane Floyd, many have been evacuated as a precaution.
Several rivers, including the Pequannock River, Passaic River and Ramapo River, have already flooded. Evacuation orders were issued for parts of the towns of Bound Brook, Lodi, Oakland and Westwood during the peak of the flooding. Bound Brook had previously been severely damaged by Hurricane Floyd in 1999 as a result of high floodwaters. [4] Coastal flooding has also been reported along parts of the Jersey Shore, and evacuations have been ordered there as well [5]. A statewide state of emergency has been declared by Governor Richard Codey. [6]
New York
Coastal flooding has been a problem on Long Island, and beach erosion has been reported in many areas. [7]