Waves of heavy rain produced flooding on February 15th through the 16th. A line of thunderstorms developed along a lifting warm front, providing not only for enhancement in the rainfall totals, which ranged from 1-3 inches, but also attributed to shear that supported the development of a short-lived tornado over Uniontown, in Fayette county Pennsylvania. This was the first tornado in February since 1950 for the Pittsburgh Weather Service area of responsibility.

Flood in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 19:29:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that Mill Creek is flooding roadways.

Flood in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 00:40:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIGONIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that Loyalhanna Creek was flooding State Route 30E just south of Millbank.

Flood in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 02:55:00 to 16-FEB-18 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOYALHANNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that 240 Avenue A was flooded.

Flood in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 22:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported a resident trapped in mobile home on Harmony Road.

Flood in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTLER GRAHAM ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of highways reported Renfrew road closed between Three Degree Road and Hicks Road owing to flooding along Connoquenessing creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 18:48:00 to 15-FEB-18 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOLSPRING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported multiple trees down.

Tornado in FAYETTE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 18:43:00 to 15-FEB-18 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH UNIONTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh PA confirmed a tornado in Uniontown and North Union Township in Fayette County, western Pennsylvania on February 15th.The tornado started near the intersection of Phillipi Avenue and Pittsburgh Street then traveled eastward for two miles before lifting near Kennedy Street. The worst damage was located between Monroe avenue and North Gallatin avenue where several buildings lost either part or their entire roof. A four level senior living building lost nearly half its roof. There was also numerous power lines down and a destroyed car port on North Gallatin Avenue. Several homes in the Greenpoint / Laurel estates area suffered damage to their roofs as well. The track just missed Laurel Highlands high school and continued just to the south of the school and lifted in the Woodview Terrace area. In that region, tree damage occurred. Through the entire path of the storm, hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted. Several pine trees were
uprooted as well.

Flood in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 18:16:00 to 16-FEB-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALIFORNIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported street flooding around the California University of Pennsylvania Campus.

Flood in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of highways reported Herman Road flooded between Stutz road and Simon drive.

Flood in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EIDENAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of highways reported Yellow Creek Road closed due to flooding along Yellow  Creek between Little Creek road and East Lancaster road.

Flood in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDWARD HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of highways reported Oneida Valley road closed between Summit and Oakland Townships owing to flooding likely from Connoquenessing creek.

Flood in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEHRUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of highways reported Wehrum Road closed between Mack Road and Plowman Road owing to flooding along Blacklick Creek.

Flood in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIAMONDVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of highways reported Wandin Road between Two Lick Road and Hill Road closed due to flooding.

Flood in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 02:02:00 to 16-FEB-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GABBY HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that State Route 40 was closed at Franklin Farm Road due to flooding.

Flood in FAYETTE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 22:21:00 to 15-FEB-18 22:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLDBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that the Dutch Bottom Area has been flooded.

Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 19:28:00 to 15-FEB-18 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAINE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that Scenery Drive at Happy Hollow was closed due to flooding.

Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 19:30:00 to 16-FEB-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENTWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that Becks Run Road at Brownsville Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:19:00 to 16-FEB-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported that Chartiers creek was out of its banks flooding nearby roads.

Flood in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMMINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of highways reported that State Route 954 was closed between Route 110 and Chambersville Road owing to flooding from Crooked Creek.

Flood in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY TREE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of highways reported Route 580 closed between Mahoning Road and Route 219 due to flooding along Cushion Creek.

Flood in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURCHASE LINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of highways reported Sebring Road closed around Rice Road and Purchase Line Road.

Flood in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRADE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of highways reported West Creek Road was closed between Route 110 and Route 210 owing to flooding along Little Mahoning Creek.

Flood in ARMSTRONG, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAIGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Highways reported that Yellow Dog Road was closed between Craigsville Road and Airport Road due to flooding.

Flood in ARMSTRONG, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-18 07:00:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAIGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Highways reported that Nichola Road was flooded between Hindman Hill Road and Valley View Road from Buffalo Creek.

Flood in BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 21:31:00 to 16-FEB-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDUSTRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that PA Route 68 is closed in Industry due to flooding.

Flood in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 23:36:00 to 16-FEB-18 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that Pennsylvania Ave and Quarry Road are flooded. Savannah Gardner Road flooded and impassable.

Flood in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 17:29:00 to 15-FEB-18 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICEDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported that the 600 block of Fayette Street is flooding.

Flood in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-FEB-18 19:01:00 to 16-FEB-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GOVERN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio operator reported that Chartiers Creek was coming out of it's banks on Pine Street near the American Legion. In addition, several roads were reported to be flooded around Houston and Strabane.