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.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Butler County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.