Hurricane Irene moved north-northeast along the Mid-Atlantic Coast from North Carolina to Long Island New York. The tropical system produced extensive flooding and strong damaging winds over from the Endless Mountain region of Sullivan County southward to the lower Susquehanna Valley, with heavy rainfall amounts generally between 2 to 4 inches and several reports of non-thunderstorm wind damage. Localized 5 to 6 inch rainfall totals were also observed. Despite the widespread heavy rainfall, the most significant flooding was primarily confined to faster-responding, smaller waterways such as the Conestoga River and Loyalsock Creek as well as low-lying and poor drainage areas. Flood waters closed numerous secondary roads and washed out several small bridges. The strong winds with peak gusts over tropical storm-force downed trees and utility wires, leaving thousands of residents without power. One tree fell on a 59-year old man and 56-year old woman who were camping in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County. The man was killed but the woman survived and sustained a serious head injury.

Strong Wind in SULLIVAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 01:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds associated with Hurricane Irene knocked down several trees and utility wires, causing widespread road closures and thousands of power outages.

Strong Wind in ADAMS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 01:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds associated with Hurricane Irene knocked down trees and utility wires, causing road closures and power outages.

Strong Wind in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 01:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds associated with Hurricane Irene knocked down trees and utility wires, causing road closures and power outages. Three residential homes also sustained minor damage.

Strong Wind in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 01:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds associated with Hurricane Irene knocked down trees and utility wires, causing road closures and power outages.

Flash Flood in SULLIVAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy tropical rainfall from Hurricane Irene produced catastrophic flash flooding, with portions of the county receiving up to 6 inches of rain. Flood waters closed all major roads and caused evacuations of homes and businesses in Lopez (Colley Township), Mildred (Cherry Township), Dushore Borough, Laporte Borough, Forks Township, Forksville Borough and Hillsgrove Township. Unprecedented flooding in Lopez caused the the bridge that carries PA 487 over Loyalsock Creek to collapse. This greatly impacted water rescue efforts, increasing response time to 40 minutes despite the local fire and EMS department being only 3 miles from the town of Lopez. A multi-family along PA 487 was totally surrounded by water. The building, which experienced significant flooding back in April, was condemned leaving 10 homeless. Another single-family home lost its foundation due to fast-moving flood waters. Several cabins were were damaged/destroyed by high water along Rock Run Road in Forks Township. Several other homes sustained major damage in Cherry and Colley Townships. Major flooding impacted downtown Dushore for a second time, following the April 26 flash flood event which caused over 2 million in damages. A presidential disaster declaration was issued for the county.

Flood in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy tropical rainfall from Hurricane Irene produced widespread flooding. The flood waters closed several roads including Indian Rock Dam Road, Market Street at North Hills Road, Iron Stone Road and a portion of Interstate 83.

Strong Wind in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 01:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds associated with Hurricane Irene knocked down several trees and utility wires, causing widespread road closures and thousands of power outages. One tree fell and killed a 56-year old man who was camping in a tent near Manda Gap. A woman who was also in the tent survived but sustained serious injuries. Peak wind gusts at Capital City (CXY) and Harrisburg International (MDT) were 44 and 51 mph respectively.

Strong Wind in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 01:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds associated with Hurricane Irene knocked down several trees and utility wires, causing widespread road closures and thousands of power outages. The peak wind gust at Lancaster Airport (LNS) was 53 mph.

Strong Wind in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 01:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds associated with Hurricane Irene knocked down several trees and utility wires, causing widespread road closures and thousands of power outages. The winds also flattened corn fields causing significant agricultural damages.

Strong Wind in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 01:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds associated with Hurricane Irene knocked down several trees and utility wires, causing widespread road closures and thousands of power outages.

Strong Wind in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 01:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds associated with Hurricane Irene knocked down several trees and utility wires, causing widespread road closures and thousands of power outages.

Flood in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-AUG-11 07:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURCHTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy tropical rainfall from Hurricane Irene produced widespread flooding along the Conestoga River, which crested around 12 feet or 1 foot above flood stage. Numerous roads were closed along the river.