The Mid-Atlantic United States flood of 2006 was a significant flood that affected much of the Mid-Atlantic region of the

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. The flooding was very widespread, affecting numerous rivers, lakes and communities from upstate

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. It was widely considered to be the worst flooding in the region since

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in 1979. It was also one of the worst floodings in the

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since

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in August 2005. At least 16 deaths were related to the flooding.

Meteorological history

The flooding was attributed to several weather factors that all came together over the region. The primary factor was the stalling of the

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just to the west of the

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. That, combined with the

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over the

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, blocked any systems from moving inland or offshore. The influence of a tropical low (which nearly became a

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but did not attain a full surface circulation) off the

coast allowed a constant stream of tropical moisture to enter the Mid-Atlantic region. The resulting heavy and prolonged rains overflowed the banks of many rivers, lakes, and streams, leading to the flooding. A senior

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meteorologist declared that rain events of this size take place in the region only every 200 years.

Impact

Delaware

Considerable flooding occurred in much of

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, particularly in Sussex County, where

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declared a state of emergency. The hardest hit community was Seaford, where 40 families were temporarily homeless and many homes and businesses were damaged.

District of Columbia

Significant street and river flooding was reported in

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Several important federal buildings, including the

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, the

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, the

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and some of the

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, were closed.
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as a result of the flooding and the threat of

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s and other problems. Sections of

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were washed out. The road was closed for several months for repair and reinforcing. Beach Drive is the main north–south road through the park and is a major commuter artery.

Maryland

The most severe flooding took place in and around Montgomery County. Over 2,200 people had to be evacuated from the area south of Lake Needwood in Rockville due to concerns of a

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break there (the

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was leaking). If the dam were to break, communities downstream could be under as much as of flood water. The dam did not break, however, and the evacuations ended on the evening of June 29.

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(Colesville Road) in Silver Spring and

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near

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were among the dozens of roadways closed due to high water. Parts of

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were also evacuated after floodgates were opened to relieve pressure on a nearby dam. In Frederick County, three people were killed when they attempted to cross the flood waters from Middle Creek. Also in Frederick County, a 14-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy drowned while swimming in a swollen creek that feeds into the

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. On July 4 in Prince George's County, the body of a 22-year-old man was recovered. It was determined that his car was swept off U.S. 29 by the floodwaters nearly two weeks prior. In

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, several inches of rain fell for several days. Parts of the

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and Deer Creek flooded, and several rescues were performed. Damage to roads and

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in the Eastern Shore region alone was estimated to be around $12 million. On Friday, June 30, Maryland Governor

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requested federal disaster aid for five Maryland counties: Caroline,

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, Dorchester, Harford, and Montgomery. However, Ehrlich stated in a letter requesting the aid to President

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that more counties could be included after damage assessments. Governor Ehrlich stated that damages in Maryland could exceed $10 million. Ehrlich also requested, in addition to federal disaster aid, funds for "hazard mitigation assistance", which is federal money used to help governments rebuild antiquated structures with modern structures. Ehrlich also obtained loans from the federal

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to help private property owners, both residential and business, to rebuild or repair damaged buildings.

New Jersey

The heaviest flooding in

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was along and near the

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, on the border with Pennsylvania. Over 1,000 people were evacuated from low-lying areas of Trenton, and some state government buildings were closed. In addition, Trenton's water filtration system was shut down because of debris floating down the Delaware, and Mayor

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called for conservation, saying the city had only about two days of drinkable water. The river was expected to crest Friday at nearly over flood stage, the fourth-highest level on record for Trenton.

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had declared a state of emergency for the entire state as a result of the flooding.

New York

Significant flooding took place in the

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region, particularly around

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and Waverly/ Sayre (on the New York-Pennsylvania border). Riverside communities were severely flooded, and many evacuations took place in the region which stretched along the Susquehanna, Chenango,

and Unadilla rivers. The Susquehanna River in Bainbridge crested at , over the flood stage. This was the highest the river had ever reached in the Bainbridge area. In Broome County alone, over 5,000 people were forced to evacuate, particularly in the submerged town of Conklin. Two people were killed when a section of Interstate 88 washed away and two trucks drove into the chasm created. The

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valley also experienced significant flooding, with damage occurring to Lock 10 on the

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. In

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, the Delaware River flooded low areas of the city that had barely recovered from the record flooding of April 2005. The

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also swelled, prompting officials to close the Neversink bridge. The

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(carrying

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and

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) was also closed.

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estimated that damage in the state could exceed $100 million. Many of the records levels during this flood would be topped five years later in 2011 when the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee struck the area.

Pennsylvania

The worst flooding in the state took place in the

valley and its tributaries. Over 200,000 residents in northeastern

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had to be evacuated due to the rising floodwaters. Damage in Susquehanna County alone totaled over $100 million (2006 USD). Extensive river flooding was reported in dozens of communities in eastern Pennsylvania. Over 70 people had to be rescued from rooftops by

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s after being stranded by the floodwaters. At the

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flood protection levee, the river was at , which was about the record level reached in

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and at which point catastrophic flooding takes place. Forecasts predicted that the river would crest at above , exceeding any other event other than Agnes and leading to significant flooding in other communities with less protection.

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officials said the large evacuations were precautionary, as there was a potential for the area to be isolated if the most severe predictions took hold. In

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, the

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's flood stage is , and the river was projected to crest at about , resulting in the worst flooding in the area since Hurricane Agnes. In Easton, the

crested at above flood stage. At Riegelsville, the river was at above flood level, and at New Hope it crested at above flood level. In

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, a festival's start in the city was pushed back and cut down, due to the potential for the flood, and the

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were forced to play 2 "home games" in

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, due to flooding in

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and West River Drive were closed. The

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was closed due to the flooding of local creeks and did not reopen until Friday afternoon. The Manayunk neighborhood in Philadelphia issued a mandatory evacuation for the area between Main Street and Ridge and Levering. Severe flooding of

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near Hershey and

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closed many roads in the area and damaged a number of homes. The creek crested at around 7 am on June 29, breaking the previous official record of , which was set September 27, 1975. However, this did not come close to the flooding after Hurricane Agnes, which caused the creek to crest at approximately on June 23, 1972. Hummelstown was flooded briefly (3–4 days), mainly across Duke and Water streets, as well as the railroad tracks. In Pike County, the

caused extensive damage to Matamoras Borough and Westfall Township. The Delaware crested in the early hours of 29 June at at

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(as per NOAA hydrograph ) The record level of the river at Milford is , and flood stage is . On Friday, 30 June, U.S. Route 209 between Milford and the

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line at Lehman Township was closed. In Wayne County, the opening of the

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spillway caused damage downstream. The Delaware River also caused damage on the eastern border of the county. Damage in Wayne County totaled about $50 million (2006 USD

Of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, 46 were under a state of emergency as declared by Governor of Pennsylvania, Governor

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. Four deaths were confirmed in Pennsylvania; two in

, one near Gettysburg, and one in rural Wayne County. In Lackawaxen, the

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museum, part of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, sustained significant damage.

Virginia

Flooding occurred in many areas in

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, particularly in the north. A mudslide closed the

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for several hours on Monday, June 26.

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s were also witnessed in the mountainous regions.
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declared a state of emergency for the entire Commonwealth of Virginia.

References

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Meteorological history

Impact

Delaware

District of Columbia

Maryland

New Jersey

New York

Pennsylvania

Virginia

See also

References