Jan 12, 2018
Low pressure tracking up the Appalachians combined with a strong arctic cold front to produce a significant rain and snow producing storm for the region. Ahead of the front, a strong southwesterly moisture feed and mid-level short wave brought heavy rainfall to the area, with 2 to 3 inch storm total rainfall reports common. This rain created strong rises on area rivers and streams, with several gauging points reaching flood stage. Also, the strong river rises broke up ice on these waterways, cre
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 737606). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Westmoreland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.