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Flash Flood — Fayette, PA

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 655469). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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