Jul 19, 1996
Widespread heavy thunderstorm rains dropped between 4 and 6 inches of rain and caused near record flood problems throughout Jefferson County. Numerous roads were closed throughout the county and several hundred people were evacuated.Punxsutawney was particularly hard hit, especially along and near the Little Mahoning Creek. A total of 40 businesses had first floor flooding. Five homes were destroyed. 200 homes had first floor flooding and 300 homes had second floor flooding. 3 grocery stores wer
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5574553). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jefferson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.