Aug 28, 2016
A weak cold front moved southeast across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania the afternoon and evening of the 28th. While some wind damage was reported, more significant flash flooding occurred over portions of Allegheny and Fayette counties in Pennsylvania, with the widespread flash flooding across Bullskin Township in Fayette county, including the town of Connellsville. Between 75 to 100 homes sustained damage from flood waters in Bullskin Township, including 29 single family homes with majo
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 655444). 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.