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The river topped the 40.9 feet (12.5 m) level in flooding caused by Agnes. [64] Other towns in northeastern Pennsylvania, which were not protected by a levee system, encountered historic flooding. West Pittston, Pittston, Tunkhannock, Edwardsville, Plymouth Township, and Nanticoke were just a few areas affected. About 100,000 people were displaced.
Eastern Pennsylvania saw more flash flooding, while some trees were downed. [76] August 19, 2021 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Fred struck Pennsylvania, bringing 6 tornadoes. [77] Leonard Harrison State Park was temporarily closed due to flooding from the storm. [78] August 24, 2021 – Hurricane Henri caused heavy rainfall is Eastern ...
2004: Hurricane Ivan causes worst flood since 1955. 2005: On April 4, the Delaware River crested higher than after Hurricane Ivan. The cause was rain and snow melt. 2006: In late June, there was more flooding of the Delaware River. 2011: In early September, there was even more flooding.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the scene of the flooding on Sunday. "Thank you to the first responders who worked through the night to rescue those caught in flood waters and keep people safe.
The Johnstown Flood was the worst flood to hit the U.S. in the 19th century, and to date, the worst to strike Pennsylvania. [ 27 ] 1,600 homes were destroyed, $17 million in property damage levied (approx. $550 million in 2022), and 4 square miles (10 km 2 ) of downtown Johnstown were completely destroyed.
Seley died in flash flooding in Pennsylvania on Saturday, and Matilda Sheils, two, (right) and nine-month-old Conrad Sheils, are still missing (Upper Makefield Township Police Department)
Flood waters there, reportedly up to 8 ft (2.4 m) deep, demolished local homes and businesses. In Aston Township, mud accumulated to 3 to 4 ft (0.91 to 1.22 m). In Conshohocken, a rail car carrying 10 people became trapped in rapidly rising flood waters. After a rescue boat capsized en route, a few of the passengers held onto a tree awaiting ...