Flash Flooding in Pennsylvania, June 13, 1998

A slow moving complex of showers and thunderstorms produced very heavy rains across western portions of the county during the early evening hours. A spotter in Rushville measured nearly two and a half inches of rain in less than an hour's time. As additonal showers and storms affected the area thereafter, roadways became flooded and the Wolf Creek left its banks. State routes 367 and 706 were closed for a time due to high water conditions. After 900 pm EDT, roads were reopened and the Wolf Creek receded.

Slow moving thunderstorms were again the culprit in producing downpours that led to flash flooding in the northeastern corner of the county. Both the Wappasening and Pendleton Creeks left their banks for a time late in the evening. Portions of both Carey Road and State route 1038 adjacent to these creeks were closed for about two hours as high water levels spilled across the roadways. After 1100 pm EDT, rainfall intensity decreased and water levels receded.