2,274 first-hand accounts of flood events in Pennsylvania, ranked by impact. Each is a NOAA-written narrative of the moment.
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.
Read the full account →At Old Forge on the Lackawanna River, moderate flooding occurred. The river rose to the flood stage of 11 feet on June 27th at 12:00 PM EDT. Moderate flooding at 13 feet began June 27th at 2:00 PM EDT. The first crest was 13.39 feet June 27th at 3:15 PM EDT.
Read the full account →A warm front positioned over Northeast Pennsylvania acted as the focus for several rounds of late night and early morning thunderstorm activity in the area.
Read the full account →An upper level ridging began to flatten on July 7th and several weak shortwaves began to cross the region. With warm, moist conditions lingering showers and storms were promising.
Read the full account →Heavy rain with little, if any, lightning moved along a stationary front in a tropical environment. Moisture was plentiful, with precipitable water values of over 2 inches.
Read the full account →Heavy rain with little, if any, lightning moved along a stationary front in a tropical environment. Moisture was plentiful, with precipitable water values of over 2 inches.
Read the full account →Heavy rain with little, if any, lightning moved along a stationary front in a tropical environment. Moisture was plentiful, with precipitable water values of over 2 inches.
Read the full account →Heavy rain with little, if any, lightning moved along a stationary front in a tropical environment. Moisture was plentiful, with precipitable water values of over 2 inches.
Read the full account →Heavy rain with little, if any, lightning moved along a stationary front in a tropical environment. Moisture was plentiful, with precipitable water values of over 2 inches.
Read the full account →Heavy rain with little, if any, lightning moved along a stationary front in a tropical environment. Moisture was plentiful, with precipitable water values of over 2 inches.
Read the full account →Heavy rain with little, if any, lightning moved along a stationary front in a tropical environment. Moisture was plentiful, with precipitable water values of over 2 inches.
Read the full account →Warm and humid conditions were in place across western Pennsylvania on June 13th behind a warm front. After morning showers departed, instability was able to build during the afternoon hours.
Read the full account →Heavy rain with little, if any, lightning moved along a stationary front in a tropical environment. Moisture was plentiful, with precipitable water values of over 2 inches.
Read the full account →Heavy rain with little, if any, lightning moved along a stationary front in a tropical environment. Moisture was plentiful, with precipitable water values of over 2 inches.
Read the full account →Heavy rain with little, if any, lightning moved along a stationary front in a tropical environment. Moisture was plentiful, with precipitable water values of over 2 inches.
Read the full account →Tropical Storm Gordon came ashore along the central Gulf Coast on the night of September 4th. The tropical cyclone dissipated over Missouri by the night of September 7th.
Read the full account →Tropical Storm Gordon came ashore along the central Gulf Coast on the night of September 4th. The tropical cyclone dissipated over Missouri by the night of September 7th.
Read the full account →Tropical Storm Gordon came ashore along the central Gulf Coast on the night of September 4th. The tropical cyclone dissipated over Missouri by the night of September 7th.
Read the full account →Tropical Storm Gordon came ashore along the central Gulf Coast on the night of September 4th. The tropical cyclone dissipated over Missouri by the night of September 7th.
Read the full account →Tropical Storm Gordon came ashore along the central Gulf Coast on the night of September 4th. The tropical cyclone dissipated over Missouri by the night of September 7th.
Read the full account →Tropical Storm Gordon came ashore along the central Gulf Coast on the night of September 4th. The tropical cyclone dissipated over Missouri by the night of September 7th.
Read the full account →Tropical Storm Gordon came ashore along the central Gulf Coast on the night of September 4th. The tropical cyclone dissipated over Missouri by the night of September 7th.
Read the full account →Tropical Storm Gordon came ashore along the central Gulf Coast on the night of September 4th. The tropical cyclone dissipated over Missouri by the night of September 7th.
Read the full account →Tropical Storm Gordon came ashore along the central Gulf Coast on the night of September 4th. The tropical cyclone dissipated over Missouri by the night of September 7th.
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