2006 Mid-Atlantic United States flood
The Mid-Atlantic United States flood of 2006 was a significant flood that affected much of the Mid-Atlantic region of the eastern United States. The flooding was very widespread, affecting numerous rivers, lakes and communities from Upstate New York to North Carolina. It was widely considered to be the worst flooding in the region since Hurricane David in 1979. It was also one of the worst floodings in the United States since Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. At least 16 deaths were related to the flooding.
The Delaware River overspilled its banks and overtook US 46 in Columbia, NJ | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | June 25–July 5, 2006 |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 16 |
| Damage | $1 billion |
| Areas affected | Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, DC |
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