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Flood — Cambria, PA

Apr 3, 2024

A stationary front followed by a significant early spring storm system led to a prolonged period of wet weather from April 1 into April 3, 2024. Central Pennsylvania received 2-4 (locally 5+) of rain falling over roughly a 72-hour period, which led to flooding of creeks and rivers in some areas. Additionally, WFO CTP received a call from WFO PHI that a dam on Octoraro Creek in western Chester County was performing an emergency release of water, and there was concern of a bridge or multiple bridg

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1175348). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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