Jul 1, 2023
A severe thunderstorm impacted the Laurel Highlands and localized flooding impacted the city of Altoona during the afternoon of July 1, 2023. Scattered thunderstorm developed in a modest CAPE environment (1000-1500 J/kg) and modest shear environment ahead of an approaching mid-level trough.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1100775). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Blair County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.