A slow moving low pressure system that moved from the Gulf of Mexico caused heavy rain to fall during about a twelve hour period on the 8th in Eastern Pennsylvania. Storm totals averaged between 2 and 3 inches. The heavy rain caused urban and poor drainage flooding. The flooding was exacerbated by fallen leaves that clogged catch basins. The heavy rain also caused flooding along some of the creeks and rivers in Berks County and in southeastern Pennsylvania. Rain began falling during the evening on the 7th, fell heavy at times from about 3 a.m. EST through 3 p.m EST on the 8th and ended during the early evening on the 8th.

The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system which formed in the Gulf of Mexico on the 6th and merged with an approaching cold front on the morning of the 7th. It then moved slowly northeast. The low pressure system reached Savannah, Georgia at 7 p.m. EST on the 7th, Elizabeth City, North Carolina at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th, was about 100 miles east of Atlantic City, New Jersey at 7 p.m. EST on the 8th and in the Gulf of Maine at 7 a.m. EST on the 9th.

Heavy Rain in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-NOV-06 03:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The heavy rain did cause poor drainage flooding in both Allentown and Bethlehem. Storm totals included 1.87 inches at the Lehigh Valley international Airport and 1.13 inches in Slatington.

Heavy Rain in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-NOV-06 03:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RADNOR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm totals from the heavy rain included 2.81 inches at the Philadelphia International Airport and 2.40 inches in Media.

Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-NOV-06 12:35:00 to 08-NOV-06 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOWNINGTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

In addition to the poor drainage and creek flooding, the heavy rain contributed to motor vehicle accidents which led to one fatality and seven injuries in separate accidents across the county.  A 21-year-old woman died in a two vehicle accident on U.S. Route 202 south of Pennsylvania State Route 401 in East Whiteland Township. She lost control of her vehicle on the wet roadway and slid across the median into the southbound lanes. The 59-year-old driver of the other vehicle was seriously injured. In West Whiteland Township, a 73-year-old male was seriously injured after his vehicle struck an oil truck. In another accident in the township, three people were injured when their vehicle was struck by another vehicle. In East Goshen Township, two people were injured when a vehicle struck a tree.
The East Branch of the Brandywine Creek at Downingtown was above its 7 foot flood stage from 1235 p.m. EST through 501 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 7.72 feet at 245 p.m. EST on the 8th. Storm totals included 2.87 inches in Honey Brook, 2.66 inches in Valley Forge, 2.50 inches in Oxford, 2.19 inches in Downingtown, 2.08 inches in Avondale and 2.03 inches in Modena.

Heavy Rain in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-NOV-06 03:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The heavy rain forced the closure of Zucksville Road near Bushkill Drive in Forks Township. The heavy rain also caused poor drainage flooding in Bethlehem. Specific storm totals included 2.24 inches in Forks Township and 2.18 inches in Bethlehem.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-NOV-06 10:25:00 to 08-NOV-06 23:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST GREENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Flooding along the Pennypack Creek inundated one home in Hatboro Borough. In Upper Moreland Township, two roads were closed because of flooding. In Horsham Township, a motorist was rescued from a flooded roadway after he drove around a barricade. Flooding along the Pennypack and Wissahickon Creeks extended downstream into Philadelphia.
The Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington was above its 9 foot flood stage from 1025 a.m. EST through 642 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 10.45 feet at 130 p.m. EST. The East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville was above its 7 foot flood stage from 1207 p.m. EST through 1112 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 7.97 feet at 530 p.m. EST. The main stem of the Perkiomen Creek at East Greenville was above its 4 foot flood stage from 1222 p.m. through 531 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 4.49 feet at 330 p.m. EST.
Storm totals included 2.70 inches in Hatboro, 2.58 inches in Wynnewood, 2.50 inches in Palm, 2.34 inches in Willow Grove, 2.26 inches in Pottstown and 2.21 inches in Norristown.

Heavy Rain in CARBON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-NOV-06 03:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBRIGHTSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The heavy rain caused flooding to the entrance of Pennsylvania State Route 248 in Bowmanstown. Storm totals included 1.95 inches in Lehighton.

Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-NOV-06 13:38:00 to 09-NOV-06 02:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUAKERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

In Quakertown, both Main and Mill Streets were closed due to flooding. In Doylestown, Almshouse Road was closed due to flooding along the Neshaminy Creek. Farther downstream, the Neshaminy Creek at Langhorne was above its 9 foot flood stage from 138 p.m. EST on the 8th through 214 a.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at 11.37 feet at 10 p.m. EST on the 8th. Storm totals included 3.01 inches in Furlong, 2.96 inches in Neshaminy Falls, 2.70 inches in Perkasie, 2.66 inches in Doylestown, 2.63 inches in New Hope and 2.00 inches in Southampton.

Heavy Rain in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-NOV-06 03:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOBYHANNA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm totals from the heavy rain in Monroe County included 2.44 inches in Camelback, 2.28 inches in Lake Monroe and 2.12 inches in Saylorsville.

Flood in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-NOV-06 12:04:00 to 08-NOV-06 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The heavy rain caused flooding along both the Wissahickon and Pennypack Creeks. Flooding also occurred farther upstream in Montgomery County. The Pennypack Creek at the Rhawn Street Bridge was above its 7 foot flood stage from 1204 p.m. EST through 858 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 8.5 feet at 245 p.m. EST. The Wissahickon Creek at its mouth was above its 5 foot flood stage from 121 p.m. EST through 1105 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 5.81 feet at 515 p.m. EST. Storm totals included 2.81 inches at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, 2.68 inches at the Franklin Institute, 2.22 inches at the Philadelphia International Airport and 2.18 inches in Roxborough.

Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-NOV-06 15:35:00 to 08-NOV-06 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREISEMERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The heavy rain caused a tree to fall in Reading on Hill Road. The downed tree took down power lines and caused about 435 homes and businesses to lose power. While most power was restored within three hours, complete power was not restored until the morning of the 9th. The Manatawny Creek at Spangsville was above its 6 foot flood stage from 335 p.m. EST through 733 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 6.24 feet at 6 p.m. EST. Specific storm totals included 2.15 inches in Morgantown, 2.03 inches in Fleetwood, 2.02 inches in Blue Marsh and 1.87 inches in Reading.