Slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rain and isolated flash flooding over southern and southeastern portions of Central Pennsylvania during the afternoon and evening of June 1, 2007. Flash flooding transitioned into areal flooding over York County during the overnight hours.

Flash Flood in SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-JUN-07 15:45:00 to 01-JUN-07 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall from a slow moving thunderstorm caused flash flooding near the town of Berlin. The heavy rain caused the closure of State Route 219, due to water flowing over the roadway.

Flash Flood in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-JUN-07 17:40:00 to 01-JUN-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain from slow moving thunderstorms caused flash flooding in York County. Especially hard hit were areas southeast of East Prospect, and areas northwest of Spring Grove. In Lower Windsor Township, southeast of East Prospect, several basements were flooded and several road intersections were closed. In Jackson Township, numerous roads were under water southwest of Spring Grove. Multiple cars were under water, and a water rescue was performed on Nashville Boulevard. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-JUN-07 18:03:00 to 01-JUN-07 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERSHEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced by slow moving thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Dauphin County in Derry Township, mainly south of Hershey. There were 7 residential structures that were affected. Two homes sustained major damage, while another five sustained minor damage. Five additional reports of flooded basements were received. In addition, seven vehicle rescues were performed. A state of emergency was declared in Derry Township by local emergency management officials.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-JUN-07 21:00:00 to 01-JUN-07 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding near Waynesboro. A number of reports of flooded intersections and flooded basements were received.

Flood in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-JUN-07 23:59:00 to 02-JUN-07 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain from slow moving thunderstorms caused flash flooding in York County. Especially hard hit were areas southeast of East Prospect, and areas northwest of Spring Grove. In Lower Windsor Township, southeast of East Prospect, several basements were flooded and several road intersections were closed. In Jackson Township, numerous roads were under water southwest of Spring Grove. Multiple cars were under water, and a water rescue was performed on Nashville Boulevard. No injuries were reported. Flash flooding transitioned into a flood event, which lasted through the overnight hours into the early morning.