Deep southerly flow transported a plume of seasonably high moisture into the region along a slow-moving, north-south oriented cold front. This favorable heavy rain pattern produced a stripe of 2.5-5.0 inches of rainfall from the northern Blue Ridge into the north-central mountains of Pennsylvania. Widespread small stream flooding and multiple road closures were reported with five river forecast points in the Juniata and Lower Main Stem Susquehanna (Tributaries) basins exceeding minor to moderate flood stage.

Flood in HUNTINGDON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-MAY-14 08:43:00 to 16-MAY-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVEN STARS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall between 2 and 4 inches caused widespread minor flooding with several secondary road closures or one-lane restrictions. The Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg exceeded moderate flood stage, impacting portions of Gilbo Road, Aughwick Mills Road and Keystone Road in Shirley Township.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:03:00 to 16-MAY-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches produced widespread flooding. A vehicle was stranded on Walnut Bottom Road near Carlisle. The Conodoguinet Creek at Hogestown and Yellow Breeches Creek near Camp Hill exceeded minor flood stage, impacting low-lying areas in the Green Lane Farms Development, a mobile home park near Williams Grove, Erb's Bridge Road, Prowell Road, Stone Spring Lane and Oyster Mill Road.

Flood in PERRY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-MAY-14 05:02:00 to 16-MAY-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW GERMANTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall in excess of 3 inches produced widespread minor flooding and impacted at least 20 roads (either closed or restricted to one-lane) throughout the county. The Sherman Creek at Shermans Dale exceeded moderate flood stage, impacting a number of homes along River Road and other low-lying areas adjacent to Sherman Creek.

Flood in UNION, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-MAY-14 05:02:00 to 16-MAY-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEIKERT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall in excess of 3 inches produced widespread minor flooding throughout the county. The Penns Creek exceeded minor flood stage, impacting areas downstream of the Route 104 bridge. Other affected areas include a nearby campground and a number of secondary roads in the Penns Creek drainage basin.

Flood in JUNIATA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-MAY-14 05:02:00 to 16-MAY-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS KEYS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Heavy rainfall in excess of 3 inches produced widespread flooding and multiple road closures. The flooding prompted 2 water rescues for a stranded motorist on Smith Road and individual trapped in camper at Tuscarora Creek Campground. The following roads were closed due to high water or mudslide in Walker, Tuscarora, Turbett, Susquehanna, Spruce Hill, Monroe, Milford, Lack, Fermanagh, Fayette, Delaware and Beale Townships: SR 35 Village of Nook to Walnut, Groninger Valley Road, Route 333 at Goodville Road, Foundry Road, SR 35 (Oakland Mills), SR 35 (Foundry Road), Whitehall Road, Apple Road, Cuba Mills at Horningtown Road, Fermanagh Woodside Road, Patterson Road, Trego Road, Campbell Hollow Road, Rhine Hollow Road, Shearer Hollow Road, Licking Creek Road, Hammer Hollow Road Locust Grove Road, and Dresslers Ridge Road at Quaker Run.

Flood in ADAMS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-MAY-14 07:20:00 to 16-MAY-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRUST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall between 2 and 4 inches produced multiple reports of flooding throughout the county. Four water rescues were performed. Numerous roads were impacted, including a section of US30 which was closed due to flooding. Over 100 people were evacuated from the Gettysburg Campground due to flooding along Marsh Creek, which borders the grounds.

Flood in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-MAY-14 07:20:00 to 16-MAY-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YEAKLE MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall between 2 and 4 inches produced multiple reports of flooding throughout the county. The flooding prompted evacuations for the Lincoln Dell Trailer Park at Routes 30 and 997 in Greene Township, and Baumgarner Lane in Washington Township. The following road closures were reported in Washington Township: 13500 Block Welty Road, Country Club/Fish and Game Road, Amsterdam Road, West Commerce Street, Chambersburg Borough and Stone Bridge Road, Fannett Township. The following road were closed in Greene Township: Coldspring Road between Main Street and Newman Road, Houser Road at Nelson Lane, Cook Road, Woodstock Road at Main Street, Fayetteville, Sycamore Road and Mt. Pleasant Road. The East Branch of the Antietam Creek flooded Renfrew Park. Red Run Creek came out of its banks and flooded nearby areas in Rounzerville.

Flood in MIFFLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-MAY-14 05:02:00 to 16-MAY-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON HAMILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall in excess of 3 inches produced widespread flooding and prompted five water rescues throughout the county. A total of 12 people were evacuated from their homes. The PA Army National Guard (PAANG) was deployed with 20 soldiers and one truck to transport the evacuees. The Brown Township Sewer Authority reported a system inundation with storm water but was able to maintain operations. A water rescue was performed on Jacks Creek.

Flood in TIOGA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-MAY-14 06:08:00 to 16-MAY-14 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTINBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Heavy rainfall in excess of 3 inches produced widespread flooding. Route 287 was closed between Route 249 and Catlin Hollow Road in Middlebury Township. A temporary Road for Route 4017 at bridge project in Osceola Township was closed between Red House Hollow Road and Bulkley Hollow Road.