Thunderstorms brought 2 to around 5.5 inches of rain to parts of southeastern Pennsylvania on the afternoon and evening of July 11.  The heaviest of the rain fell in southeastern Berks County, northern Chester County and upper Montgomery County.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 15:30:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOYERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place at the intersection of South Reading Avenue and Water Street in Colebrookdale Township.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 16:10:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONEY BROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple water rescues took place along Twin County Road in Honey Brook Township.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 16:15:00 to 11-JUL-19 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

US Route 422 in Douglassville was impassable due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 16:30:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOWE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place at the intersection of Manatawny Street and King Street in Pottstown.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 16:30:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONESTOGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place at the intersection of Chestnut Tree Road and Pond View Drive in West Nantmeal Township.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 16:30:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENILWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place at the intersection of Miller Road and East Cedarville Road in North Coventry Township.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 18:45:00 to 11-JUL-19 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRATERFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred along the Perkiomen Creek in the Graterford area.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 17:55:00 to 11-JUL-19 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHOENIXVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the French Creek in the Phoenixville area.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 17:50:00 to 11-JUL-19 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek below Downingtown.

Flash Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 20:10:00 to 11-JUL-19 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Neshaminy Creek in the Penns Park area.

Flash Flood in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 18:25:00 to 11-JUL-19 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESCENTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along Frankford Creek.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 18:10:00 to 11-JUL-19 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along Cobbs Creek in Haverford Township.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 11-JUL-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PASSMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

PA Route 100 became impassable in the Bally area due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 11-JUL-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Homes along Fetterman Road in Hereford Township took on water.

Flash Flood in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 16:15:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Monocacy Creek in Bethlehem.

Flash Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 16:35:00 to 11-JUL-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TELFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place at the intersection of Bethlehem Pike and Cherry Road in Hilltown Township.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 17:00:00 to 11-JUL-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOWNINGTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place along Lancaster Avenue in East Caln Township.

Flash Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 17:05:00 to 11-JUL-19 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERKASIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek above Perkasie.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 15:35:00 to 11-JUL-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN LANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fifteen individuals were evacuated from an apartment building on Gravel Pike in Green Lane due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 18:05:00 to 11-JUL-19 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORIDA PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along Crum Creek near Newtown Square.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 14:55:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILBERTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place at the intersection of Sassamansville Road and Kulps Road in Douglass Township.  Other water rescues in the township took place at the intersection of Swamp Creek Road and Schlegel Road, and at the intersection of Hoffmansville Road and Green Hill Road.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 14:35:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GABELSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A vehicle became trapped in flood waters at the intersection of Reading Avenue and Trout Run Road in Douglass Township, and a water rescue was needed.  Another water rescue took place at the intersection of Farmington Avenue and Englesville Hill Road in Douglass Township.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 16:45:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDERICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place at the intersection of Fagleysville Road and Colonial Road in Upper Frederick Township.  Another water rescue took place on Snyder Road in Upper Frederick Township.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 15:50:00 to 11-JUL-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BECHTELSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

PA Route 100 was closed in both directions near Bechtelsville due to flash flooding.  Some buildings in Bechtelsville took on water.  Campers were evacuated from the Lazy-K Campground near Bechtelsville.  Some tents and camping trailers were swept away by the flood waters.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 17:00:00 to 11-JUL-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OPPERMANS CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place along Upper Pine Creek Road near Davis Road in West Pikeland Township.  Flash flooding occurred along Pickering Creek in West Pikeland Township with flood waters reaching Conestoga Road and Kimberton Road.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 15:05:00 to 11-JUL-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRUITVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place along Kutztown Road near Fox Hollow Lane in Upper Hanover Township.  Other water rescues took place on Wasser Road near Ridge Way, and along Quakertown Avenue at Ott Road in Upper Hanover Township.  A water rescue took place on Washington Street near 3rd Street in Pennsburg.  Moderate flooding occurred along the Perkiomen Creek and its tributaries in Upper Hanover Township.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-JUL-19 15:30:00 to 11-JUL-19 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE FORGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A pregnant woman and her son were trapped in a car that flipped over after being swept against a guardrail on Grist Mill Road near Locust Road along the Ironstone Creek.  The two were trapped inside the vehicle, where they both perished. The rescue crew could not reach them until the water receded about 5 hours later.