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Flash Flood — Wayne, PA

Aug 8, 2018

A cold front moved across New York and became stationary over northeast Pennsylvania during the late afternoon. Torrential rain producing thunderstorms formed within the tropical-like environment and moved slowly over the same areas. Flash flooding damaged property and washed out roads and bridges in the area.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 782255). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Wayne, PA

This event is one of many recorded floods in Wayne County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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