May 7, 1999
A thunderstorm producing very heavy rainfall, winds over 55 MPH, large hail, and frequent lightning moved across Allegany County between 7:30 and 8:30 PM EDT. A lightning strike started a house fire on Frederick Street in Cumberland at 7:45 PM EDT. One person was reported injured as a result of the fire. Lightning also struck the 1st Presbyterian Church, damaging electrical equipment. Dime sized hail fell in Cumberland at 7:50 PM EDT. County officials also reported wind gusts downed several
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5697586). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Allegany County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.