Jun 19, 1996
Flooding and mudslides were reported in Freedom. Some houses were evacuated. The ground gave way under one house in Center Township. Flooding was reported at Crow's Run in New Sewickley Township and along Elkhorn Run in Monaca. Widespread and prolonged thunderstorms with very heavy rain produced numerous storm total reports of 2 to 3 inches.Along Elkhorn Run, several autos were destroyed by the raging flood waters. Several homes were evacuated. Flood waters washed out a private bridge. Two other
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5563170). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Beaver County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.