Aug 1, 2004
Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused widespread creek, basement and poor drainage flooding in Philadelphia. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 3 and 4 inches in the northwestern part of the city centered around Roxborough and West Mount Airy. There was also a major disruption in nearly every transportation system during the morning of the 1st. Around 400 homes were damaged and 18 businesses suffered major damage. Nearly 200 people were evacuated, mainly from the Kensin
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5421757). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Philadelphia County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.