Thunderstorms brought locally heavy rain to Berks County during the early hours of August 2.  Rainfall totals as high as 4 to 6 inches fell in the county.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-20 06:00:00 to 02-AUG-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLANDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread flooding occurred in Maidencreek Township.  Main Street in Blandon was closed at the railroad tracks.  US Route 222 was under water at Dries Road.  Willow Creek was out of its banks at a number of locations in the township.  A tributary of Willow Creek was also out of its banks and caused flooding on Cornerstone Drive.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-20 05:30:00 to 02-AUG-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RDG)SPAATZ FLD READ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread flooding occurred in Muhlenberg Township and in Laureldale.  There were a number of water rescues in the area.  The intersection of Darby Avenue and 6th Avenue was under water.  PA Route 12 was closed between PA Route 61 and the 5th Street Highway.  Flooding occurred around the intersection of Hain Avenue and Laurel Run Avenue.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-20 07:00:00 to 02-AUG-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEROKEE RANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding caused a sinkhole to develop at the interchange between US Route 222 and PA Route 61 in Muhlenberg Township.  The sinkhole was approximately 20 feet in diameter and at least 8 feet deep.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-20 05:30:00 to 02-AUG-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYOMISSING HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several vehicles were trapped in flood waters at the interchange between US 222/422 and State Hill Road in Wyomissing.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-20 05:30:00 to 02-AUG-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEMPLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread flooding occurred in Ontelaunee Township with at least one water rescue taking place.  Willow Creek was out of its banks.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-20 06:00:00 to 02-AUG-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUTTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread flooding occurred in Fleetwood and in Richmond Township.  A water rescue took place at the intersection of Forest Street and West Spring Street in Fleetwood.  Sections of Main Street were under water.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-20 05:45:00 to 02-AUG-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KUTZTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sections of Fairview Drive in Kutztown were under water.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 02-AUG-20 04:45:00 to 02-AUG-20 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two vehicles were stranded in flood waters near the intersection of North Heidelberg Road and Fairway Drive in North Heidelberg Township.  At least two individuals were rescued from the vehicles.