Aug 8, 1996
Major flash flooding occurred in the South Hills section of Pittsburgh, along Saw Mill Run Boulevard and Route 88, where flood waters quickly rose up to 5 feet deep. Seven cars were stranded. A nearby auto service business was flooded. Residences were evacuated and some basements were flooded along Ansonia Place as Saw Mill Run came out of its banks. A total of 20 homes were flooded and several roads closed. Also, a few basements were flooded in Forest Hills and Braddock. Streets were also floo
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5574224). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Allegheny County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.