May 17, 2001
Heavy thunderstorm rains during the early morning of the 17th caused Pigeon Creek to flood in several locations from 2 miles south of Oakvale to Oakvale. People were rescued from a home and several people were rescued from a camp ground. Numerous homes reported flooded basements and the Department of Highways reported several roads washed out.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5243370). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mercer County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.