Showers and thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall and flash flooding from the afternoon of June 19 into the nighttime hours.  Rainfall amounts of 3 to near 6 inches were reported in parts of southeastern Pennsylvania.  Significant flash flooding occurred in Berks County, mainly in the Reading area.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 01:20:00 to 20-JUN-19 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Clover Mill Road was closed near Pike Springs Road in West Pikeland Township due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 01:50:00 to 20-JUN-19 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST LANSDOWNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place in Lansdowne.  A vehicle was trapped in flood waters.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-JUN-19 22:55:00 to 20-JUN-19 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SINKING SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread roadway flooding in Wernersville.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-JUN-19 22:40:00 to 20-JUN-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARMING FORGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A water rescue took place on Host Church Road in Tulpehocken Township.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 20-JUN-19 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOUGLERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flash flooding occurred in Cumru Township.  A driveway on Yorkshire Road was washed away by flood waters, stranding two vehicles.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 00:15:00 to 20-JUN-19 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERNHARTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several water rescues took place around the intersection of PA Route 12 and North 5th Street in Muhlenberg Township.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 01:15:00 to 20-JUN-19 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EARLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The PA Route 562 bridge across the Manatawny Creek along the border of Earl Township and Amity Township was washed out by flood waters.

Flash Flood in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 00:35:00 to 20-JUN-19 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST PHILADELPHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding resulted in several road closures around the University of Pennsylvania and in Grays Ferry.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-JUN-19 23:20:00 to 20-JUN-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBESONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A water rescue took place on South Church Street in Robesonia.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 03:45:00 to 20-JUN-19 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETZWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

South Park Avenue was closed near Woodland Avenue in Lower Providence Township due to flash flooding.  There were lane closures on South Trooper Road along the Lower Providence Township - West Norriton Township line between Monroe Boulevard and Van Buren Avenue.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 03:45:00 to 20-JUN-19 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A water rescue took place on Pennsylvania Avenue in Oreland.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 02:30:00 to 20-JUN-19 04:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the Valley Creek in the Chesterbrook area.  The flooding resulted in the closure of PA Route 252 downstream in the Valley Forge area.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 03:45:00 to 20-JUN-19 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABRAMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding resulted in the closure or West Beidler Road and North Henderson Road in Upper Merion Township.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 00:00:00 to 20-JUN-19 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOHNTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A snack foods factory in Mohnton experienced significant flooding.  The flood waters reached the first floor of the building.

Flash Flood in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-JUN-19 17:40:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSTLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Pennypack Creek in Northeast Philadelphia.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 03:05:00 to 20-JUN-19 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CHESTER
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 DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-JUN-19 03:35:00 to 20-JUN-19 04:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the Crum Creek near Newtown Square.

Flash Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-JUN-19 16:35:00 to 19-JUN-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROYDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roadways in the Croydon section of Bristol Township were impassable.  A few water rescues took place.  State Road was damaged by the flood waters.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-JUN-19 23:40:00 to 20-JUN-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST READING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Widespread flash flooding occurred in the Reading, Wyomissing, Shillington and Kenhorst areas.  Several water rescues took place near the intersection of Lancaster Avenue and Morgantown Road in Reading.  The Reading Public Museum in West Reading was damaged by flood waters.  Trees were uprooted on and near the museum property, and a metal sculpture was washed away.  Several water rescues took place around the intersection of Park Road and Sunnyside Avenue in Wyomissing.  A sink hole developed on State Hill Road at Penn Avenue in Wyomissing.  Residents of the Cambridge Commons Apartments in Wyomissing were rescued from flood waters as deep as 6 feet.  Five individuals were rescues from flood waters at a convenience store on Museum Road in Wyomissing.