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Flash Flood — Mercer, PA

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.

Flood Risk Context for Mercer, PA

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