Heavy rainfall between 1 and 4 inches produced widespread areal flooding across all of central Pennsylvania. Cold season hydrologic conditions, including snow and ice melt contributed to enhanced run-off especially across the higher elevations and northern mountains. Many small streams and creeks came out of their banks, resulting in numerous secondary road closures.

Flood in MCKEAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 26-JAN-10 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT ALLEGANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain lead to widespread areal flooding, closing numerous secondary roads throughout the county. Route 155 was closed near Port Allegany. Several people were rescued from a mobile home along Cutler Creek in Liberty Township.

Flood in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 26-JAN-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain along with snow melt caused flooding and closed a number of roads throughout the county. Route 220 near the Sullivan County line was closed, along with Route 14 near the Bradford County line. Several low-lying roads in the vicinity of Williamsport were washed out.

Flood in POTTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENESEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused widespread areal flooding throughout the county. In the Roulette area, West Main Street near the Fishing Creek Bridge, Pomeroy Street, Main Street near Johnson���s Gravel Pit and Reed Run Road were closed. In the Genesee area, Route 244 from Main Street to Ridge Road, Route 244 and 449 along Commercial Street, Cemetery Road, and Route 449 two miles south of Genesee were closed.  State Route 1013 was closed between Bingham Center and North Bingham. Routes 449 and 1014 were closed in Hickox. In Allegany Township, Gross Hollow Road was closed. In Ulysses Township, a mudslide closed Route 449 one mile north of Gold. In Austin Borough, Summit Street was closed. The American Red Cross opened a shelter in Genesee for residence who opted to evacuate their homes.

Flood in BEDFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYNDMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flooding in Londonderry Township. Kennel���s Mill Road was flooded due to Wills Creek overflowing its banks. Another road was closed in Napier Township near the town of Schellsburg due to flooding along a small, unnamed creek.

Flood in CAMERON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMERON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flooding mainly along the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek. Several roads were closed due to flooding, including Route 120 from the Emporium Country Club south to Driftwood. A temporary bridge was lost in Shippen Township. Floyd���s Road sustained significant damage due to flooding on Sinnemahoning Creek.  Wyckoff Run Bridge was closed due to flooding as well.

Flood in CLEARFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DU BOIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flooding and closed several roads in Dubois, Clearfield and Curwensville. Flooding subsided during the late afternoon.

Flood in SULLIVAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHUNK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused widespread areal flooding throughout the county, closing over a dozen roads and causing several berm washouts. Many bridges were under water and closed for several days as a result of the flooding.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused widespread areal flooding of low lying urban and poor drainage areas. The Williams Grove Mobile Home Park was evacuated due to flooding at the Williams Grove Water Treatment Plant in Mechanicsburg. A number of roads were closed including Blosserville Road at the Conodoguinet Creek Bridge on the border of West Pennsboro and Upper Frankford Townships. Creek Road was closed between Route 74 and Kuhn Road in Monroe Township.

Flood in ELK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused localized areal flooding, which closed portions of Route 949 southwest of Ridgway. This was not related to flooding on the Clarion River. Additionally, about 20 to 30 basements reported some flooding throughout the county.

Flood in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 07:30:00 to 26-JAN-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALEDONIA PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flooding and closed about dozen roads across the county. The Valley View Trailer Park in Green Township was evacuated due to rising flood waters.

Flood in FULTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flooding and closed several roads in the county. Route 522 North (Great Cove Road) between Route 30 and Hustontown was closed, along with Route 655. Dublin Mills Road and Witter Road in Taylor Township were also closed.

Flash Flood in UNION, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 10:15:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINNTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused rapid rises and flash flooding along many small streams and creeks which eventually spilled over their banks. The flash flooding closed several roads in the towns of Winfield and Lewisburg.

Flood in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENDERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused widespread areal flooding, mainly along Fishing Creek. Numerous roads were flooded and closed in Benton, Maple Grove, Stillwater, Orangeville and Bloomsburg.

Flash Flood in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain during the morning hours caused significant flash flooding along Fishing Creek. Little Fishing Creek actually changed its natural course, and the flash flood waters surged into downtown Benton. A dyke system failed, leading to several residences having moderate to major flooding. Many people were evacuated to Red Cross Shelters. A disaster declaration was announced for the Benton area with initial damages estimates approaching one million dollars.

Flood in ADAMS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JAN-10 08:00:00 to 26-JAN-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORRTANNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain between three and four inches caused widespread areal flooding. Tom���s Creek and Middle Creek near Orrtanna were out of their banks and flooding. County officials reported over 75 roads closed due to flooding. Road closures were also reported in Gettysburg and Oxford.  The hardest hit communities were along the Conewago Creek, especially the town of Table Rock, where numerous homes reported flooding. Flooding continued well into the evening over eastern portions of the county including East Berlin where the Conewago Creek drains into western York County.