Over millions of years, water has helped to gouge out the Grand Canyon and erode some of the world s tallest mountains, but in the span of hours rather than years, water can be devastating. Worst Floods Top 7 Dates 1. Heavy rains from hurricanes Connie and Diane 2. Flooding in spring occurs as warmer air and flooding rains combine to melt a deep winter snow pack. In mountainous sections of New England, burdened by heavy winter snows, late winter and early spring flooding can be particularly devastating.
Smaller rivers rise more rapidly and can send angry flows water cascading into local communities.
Do not enter flood waters or attempt to cross flowing with a vehicle. If your vehicle stalls in rising water seek higher ground immediately. A good example of serious flooding in New England occurred in April, 1987. Heavy snow melt combined with torrential rains to partially submerged some towns. Personally, I did a live report from Wayland while canoeing along Route 201.