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Flash Flood — Juniata, PA

Jan 19, 1996

Four deaths occurred in Juniata County as a direct result of the flooding on the evening of Friday the 19th. Two females and two males in three separate cars were unable to cross Tuscarora Creek between Academia and Pleasant View due to a flooded bridge. They attempted to cross the stream on foot and were swept away.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5569819). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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