Jun 13, 2013
A thunderstorm complex that developed in conjunction with a strengthening surface low over northern Indiana propagated westward towards the region late on the 12th. Out ahead of this system, strong speed shear and instability contributed to supercellular development along a warm frontal boundary that bisected the region. Several reports of large hail and damaging winds were reported before the bow echo reached eastern Ohio very early on the 13th. This bow echo, with a history of widespread wind
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 460463). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Westmoreland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.