Double barrel cold fronts helped trigger a series of showers and thunderstorms across southeast Pennsylvania during the morning of the 15th. Thunderstorms that were accompanied by very heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of southeastern Berks, northwest Montgomery and in Northampton County.  Actual rainfall amounts in these locations were as high as 2 to 4 inches, most of which fell during a three hour period.

Heavy Rain in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-JUL-15 03:00:00 to 15-JUL-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKMONT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain caused poor drainage flooding on the Blue Route (Interstate 476) in Broomall (Marple Township). Event precipitation totals included 1.36 inches in Saint Davids and 1.17 inches in Wallingford.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-JUL-15 03:20:00 to 15-JUL-15 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorms with very heavy rain caused flash flooding in Pottstown. Cars were stalled in high waters. A couple of water rescues were performed on High Street (State Route 4031) and College Drive near the Manatawny Creek was closed. Event precipitation totals included 2.34 inches in Pottstown, 2.33 inches in Collegeville, 2.20 inches in Palm and 2.13 inches in Limerick.

Flash Flood in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-JUL-15 06:20:00 to 15-JUL-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorms with very heavy rain also caused flash flooding in parts of northern Northampton County in Upper Nazareth Township, Bushkill Township and Wind Gap.  In Bushkill Township, flash flooding filled basements with up to six feet of water along Jacob Court. Douglasville Road was flooded along the Bushkill Creek. State Park Road was also flooded and closed. In Water Gap, one water rescue was performed after a vehicle became stuck in a creek.  In Plainfield Township, both Sullivan Trail and Bangor Road were closed. Event precipitation totals included 3.18 inches in Lower Nazareth Township and  2.29 inches in Nazareth. In Plainfield Township, the two day precipitation total was 4.69 inches.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-JUL-15 05:00:00 to 15-JUL-15 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorms with very heavy rain caused flash flooding in the Amity Gardens section of Amity Township.  Event precipitation totals included 2.65 inches in Boyertown.

Flash Flood in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-JUL-15 05:25:00 to 15-JUL-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms with very heavy rain caused flash flooding in southern Northampton County in the city of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township and Palmer Township. In Bethlehem, East Market and Jenning Streets as well as East Boulevard were closed. In Bethlehem Township, a bus became stuck in flash flood waters. Stranded passengers were rescued from the bus. The Nancy Run Creek flooded within the township across Willow Park Road. The bridge over the creek at the intersection of Willow Park Road and Carter Road was flooded and closed.  In addition, Butztown Road was also closed. In Palmer Township, 25th Street was closed due to flash flooding and a couple of water rescues were performed. Event precipitation totals included 3.18 inches in Lower Nazareth Township and  2.29 inches in Nazareth.