Jul 19, 1996
In response to very heavy rains across parts of the Allegheny River Basin, the Allegheny River went above flood stage between Lock 9 and Lock 3. The river crested 3.5 feet above the 19 foot flood stage at Lock 9. A bit upstream in East Brady, a few boats broke loose from their moorings and some docks were damaged. Further downstream to Lock 3, the river crested much lower, less than 2 feet above flood stage at all points.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5574751). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Armstrong County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.