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Flash Flood — Chester, PA

Sep 1, 2021

Post Tropical Cyclone Ida brought heavy rain to eastern Pennsylvania on September 1. Rainfall totals were as high as 5 to 10 inches. The heavy rain caused significant flash flooding, mainly in the southeastern part of the state. It resulted in widespread property damage. There were several fatalities.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 981414). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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