Jul 16, 2025
Mid-level shortwave approaching the region, coupled with a low-level warm front, allowed for ample lift across central Pennsylvania during the late afternoon and evening hours of July 16, 2025. Ample moisture in place, with precipitable water values in the 1.80 to 2.20 range and very little deep-layer shear promoted slow-moving showers and thunderstorms with efficient rainfall rates across much of the area. Flooding across the hydrologically sensitive areas of northern Pennsylvania resulted in m
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1279138). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Fulton County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.