Massachusetts, 2009

Flood in Massachusetts, October 24 to 25, 2009

October 24 to 25, 2009 · NWS ALY · 1 event in 1 county or zone

A low pressure system moved across region Saturday, October 24th, bringing a widespread heavy rainfall to the area. Two to 3 inches of rain was reported across Berkshire County.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS ALY wrote it up.

A low pressure system moved across region Saturday, October 24th, bringing a widespread heavy rainfall to the area. Two to 3 inches of rain was reported across Berkshire County.

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1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, Berkshire

When
October 24, 10:10 PM EST to October 25, 2:00 AM EST
Where
Berkshire County, 0.55 mi NNW of White Oaks to 0.69 mi NW of White Oaks
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
42.737, -73.204

Route 7 in Williamstowm was reported closed due to water from the Broad Brook flowing over a bridge.

What these are

Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 196458.