Oct 20, 2016
Thunderstorms developed ahead of and along a strong cold front the afternoon and evening of the 20th. While heavy rains of 2 to 4 inches in 24 hours were reported across the region, only isolated flash flooding was reported. A few thunderstorms became severe, with a wind gust estimated near 80 MPH near Dunbar, in Fayette county Pennsylvania.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 659987). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mercer County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.