I persistent upper level flow of moist southerly air brought waves of flooding and flash flooding to the region.  Significant flooding was reported across eastern portions of the area.  Two deaths were also reported, one person was washed away attempting to cross a stream, while a motorist was swept away in flood waters.

Flood in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-JUL-18 23:52:00 to 25-JUL-18 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous road closures occurred as a result of flooding across the western portion of the county.

Flood in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-JUL-18 22:52:00 to 25-JUL-18 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICTURE ROCKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

US-220 was closed north of Picture Rocks. Numerous additional roads were also closed in eastern Lycoming county, as a result of flooding occurring alongside Muncy Creek.

Flood in CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-18 23:30:00 to 24-JUL-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL HALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Fishing Creek flooded into nearby fields.

Flash Flood in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 16:27:00 to 25-JUL-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALLASTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Floodwaters were observed across Honey Valley Road near the intersection with South Franklin Street. A water rescue also occurred on Fissels Church Road near Bortner Road and High Valley Lane.

Flood in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-JUL-18 23:52:00 to 25-JUL-18 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: KLINESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A landslide closed PA-441 both ways between Old Chickies Hill Road and Klinesville Road in West Hempfield Township.

Flood in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-JUL-18 23:52:00 to 25-JUL-18 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWER CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Floodwaters 3-4 deep were over US-209. State Road 325/Gold Mine Road was closed.

Flood in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-JUL-18 23:52:00 to 25-JUL-18 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: YORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Road closures as a result of floodwaters occurred by Glen Rock Road, south of York. Closures also occurred with Betty Road in Washington Township.

Flood in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-18 20:00:00 to 23-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEODATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At 9pm, A 19 year old female attempted to swim across Conewago Creek with her 22 year old relative.  She was unable to cross the creek due to the fast current and was swept away.   She was found downstream several days later deceased.

Flood in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-18 05:00:00 to 27-JUL-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Widespread flooding along Swatara Creek.

Flash Flood in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-18 03:32:00 to 23-JUL-18 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE GLEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous flood roads and water rescues were reported.  One rescue was noted at Bethel Township and Mt Zion Road and US 22.

Flash Flood in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-18 21:04:00 to 24-JUL-18 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water rescues occurred on Route 209 from Green Street in Washington Township through Cedar Street in Elizabethville as a result of several vehicles driving into floodwaters. Furthermore, Route 225 was closed from Winter Avenue to Bechtel Road as a result of floodwaters. Route 443 was also closed from Mumma Road in West Hanover to Appleby Road in East Hanover as a result of flooding rains. In Middletown by Chestnut Alley to Locust Avenue, and Bradford Avenue to Wayne Avenue, local residents were evacuated as a result of rising waters across Lower Swatara Township.

Flash Flood in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-JUL-18 21:20:00 to 25-JUL-18 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding occurred on Green Valley Road, near Meyers Road. Flooding also occurred onto Indian Rock Dam Road as a result of high waters from Codorus Creek. Codorus Creek also flooded onto Trinity Road.

Flash Flood in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 00:35:00 to 25-JUL-18 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROARING CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water rescues occurred in Locust Township. Residents in Locust Township were unable to leave their homes due to floodwaters.

Flood in ADAMS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-JUL-18 20:00:00 to 23-JUL-18 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEIDLERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

On Wednesday, July 25th, An 18 year old boy was found deceased along Conewago Creek by Stone Jug Road and Benders Church Road in Butler Township.  His family reported him missing on July 23rd, and it is believed he was last seen on Sunday evening.

Flash Flood in MONTOUR, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 00:35:00 to 25-JUL-18 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous roads were closed across the county as a result of floodwaters.

Flood in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-JUL-18 22:52:00 to 25-JUL-18 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYKENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding resulted in more than forty roads being closed county wide. The flooding also led to water rescues at Trailer Park near Sunset and Sunrise Drive. In Derry Township several residents were trapped as a result of floodwaters.

Flash Flood in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-18 05:00:00 to 23-JUL-18 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Over 4 inches of rain produced flash flooding.  PA Route 443 was closed due to flooding.  Bunker Hill Road in Halifix Township was damaged.

Flood in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-18 05:00:00 to 27-JUL-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERSHEY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

River flooding along Swatara Creek.  Main Street in Hummelstown was closed due to flooding, as was the Duke Street Bridge. Many roads near the river were closed.

Flash Flood in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-18 22:34:00 to 24-JUL-18 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNITYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

On Beauty Run, floodwaters were flowing through backyards.

Flash Flood in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 25-JUL-18 16:27:00 to 25-JUL-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRACKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue occurred on South Lehigh Avenue. Park Road and Spain Road were closed due to flooding. North Tulpehocken Street was closed in Pine Grove Borough. State Route 209 was also closed both ways as a result of flooding. Little Manahoy Creek flooded onto South 3rd Street in Frackville. Flooding from Little Manahoy Creek impacted one home or more. Rain also washed out Gordon Mountain Road.

Flash Flood in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-18 03:32:00 to 23-JUL-18 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Numerous roads were closed. Water rescue in Bethel Township near Mount Zion Road and US-22.