April flood focus: delaware river flood

April 2-4, 2005 Delaware River Flood
Stats:

• Precipitation = 5+ inches
• Antecedent Conditions = 2+ inches of rain the week before, above average rainfall for the year
• Snow pack in the Poconos
• Flood Event exceeded 100-year water surface elevations
• Flow in Trenton = 242,000 CFS

Costs:

• Federal Disaster Declaration for all counties along the main stem of the Delaware River
• $200 Million in property damage
• $1.5 million in damage to bridges

 
Check out the USGS Report: https://www.usgs.gov/center-news/flooding-new-jersey-april-2-4-2005-flooding-new-jersey?qt-news_science_products=3#qt-news_science_products