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Flash Flood — McKean, PA

Jun 26, 2024

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Numerous showers and storms developed ahead of an approaching cold front on June 26, 2024. Some of these storms became severe, producing sporadic wind damage and a few severe hail reports across central Pennsylvania. There was also some flash flooding reported across the northwest mountains in portions of Warren and McKean counties.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1191590). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for McKean, PA

This event is one of many recorded floods in McKean County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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