Jan 19, 1996
The first of what eventually became numerous large ice jams were reported by ice observers on the Allegheny River and its tributaries by December 26th. This abnormally early ice development continued to build as frigid temperatures persisted. Early on the morning of the 19th, the river level at Lock 9, Rimer, Pennsylvania, quickly rose 9 feet. The water was from an upstream ice jam that had broken. Ice and flood waters from its tributaries continued and led to moderate to major flooding along th
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5544528). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Clarion County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.