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Flood — Butler, PA

Sep 8, 2004

Basement flooding began at 718 PM EDT on 8th. At 827 PM, Dinnerbell Rd flooded in Saxonburg. By 10 PM, evacuations began west of Butler. By 8 AM on 9th, roads were still closed near Butler; and people were evacuated in Evans City and Harmony. There was flooding in Jackson Twp and 3 other townships. Connoquenessing Creek flooded Zelienople (time unknown). In total, 30 roads were closed by flood. Total rain: 3.2" in Sarver. (FRANCES)

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5422586). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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