A line of thunderstorms developed east of Cleveland from a breeze off of Lake Erie near 17Z. Areas south and east of the line gave way to more storms as outflow boundaries converged. With high PWAT values (near 1.90) flash flooding became an issue with training storms.
Wet microbursts were also a concern with DCAPE values near 500kjg-1. The Weather Prediction Center had our region under a slight risk for excessive rainfall.

Flash Flood in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 19:50:00 to 02-JUL-18 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported 5 feet of water across Route 954.

Hail in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 17:05:00 to 02-JUL-18 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Public

Citizens of Zelienople reported strong winds along with 1 inch hail along Perry Highway.

Flash Flood in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 18:18:00 to 02-JUL-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW KENSINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A 911 Call Center reported flooding in New Kensington along Freeport Road.

Flash Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 19:00:00 to 02-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEWICKLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The local Emergency Manager reported flooding at Chadwick and Ferry Street.

Flash Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 18:29:00 to 02-JUL-18 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARPSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported flooding on Route 28 near Highland Park Bridge, the intersection of Delafield Road and Eton Drive, and the bottom of Washington Blvd. The county emergency manager also reported flooding near 6th street and Penn Street in Sharpsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 18:52:00 to 02-JUL-18 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DONALD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down in McDonald Boro/Robinson Towsnhip area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 16:31:00 to 02-JUL-18 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported tree and lines down near Twin Echo Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 17:40:00 to 02-JUL-18 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported 2 trees down near Salem Church Rd.

Hail in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 14:52:00 to 02-JUL-18 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEHRUM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Citizens reported hail along Bracken Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 14:56:00 to 02-JUL-18 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEHRUM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Citizens reported tree branches down from severe wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 16:18:00 to 02-JUL-18 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARK VIEW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Citizens of Butler County reported trees down around corn crops and along Moraine State Park bike trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARMSTRONG, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 18:40:00 to 02-JUL-18 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC WILLIAMS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The local fire department reported several trees down along Timblin Road.

Flash Flood in CLARION, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 18:00:00 to 02-JUL-18 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNYDERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county Emergency Manager reported that numerous roads were flooded and closed in Fryburg, Pine City, Lucinda, and Marble.

Flash Flood in VENANGO, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 17:25:00 to 02-JUL-18 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The local 911 call center reported that US-62 near McPherson was closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in VENANGO, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 17:20:00 to 02-JUL-18 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE ROCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported trees down along US-62 at McPherson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 16:32:00 to 02-JUL-18 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVER FALLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that trees were down on Lindsay Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 17:05:00 to 02-JUL-18 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The local fire department reported that trees and utility poles were reported down along Green Lane, Yellow Barn Lane, and Route 19 near Harmony and Zelienople.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 18:30:00 to 02-JUL-18 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZELIENOPLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported that numerous roads were closed in the town of Zelienople due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARMSTRONG, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 18:06:00 to 02-JUL-18 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARGARET
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down along Margaret Road.

Flash Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-JUL-18 18:25:00 to 02-JUL-18 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.30M
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported flooded intersection near Squaw Run Road/Field Club Road and at the intersection Fairview Road and Old Mill Road. An emergency manager also reported rushing water near Woodland Farms Road. Fox Chapel Stone Supply INC worker says the store took on 2 ft of water (WPXI reported). Aspinwall declared a state of emergency. The O'Hara Township manager reported that some homes may be total losses; said total infrastructure losses in the township added up to $1.3 million.