Rain during the morning of July 9th helped to saturate the ground, and additional thunderstorms in an anomalously high moisture environment during the early evening hours created flash flooding.  Wayne and Shenango Townships in Lawrence County were particularly hard hit, with at least eight homes in these areas impacted by flooding. Many roads were also impacted. An isolated instance of wind damage was also noted in Beaver County.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 10-JUL-23 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIEGLETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported along Old Princetown Road.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 17:20:00 to 10-JUL-23 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Union Valley Road at Old Pittsburgh Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 17:30:00 to 10-JUL-23 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENERGY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported to be over Center Church Road at Hell Run.  A couple of ponds overflowed and temporarily merged into one.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 10-JUL-23 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUCK RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Portions of Upper Boyd School Road and Vinegar Valley Road were flooded.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 10-JUL-23 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Snake Run flooded over its banks, covering a portion of Snake Run Road.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 10-JUL-23 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENERGY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A building near the intersection of Route 65 and Rose Stop Road was partially under water.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 18:03:00 to 09-JUL-23 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An apple tree was uprooted on Buseman Avenue, and a tree fell on a home on Clearview Avenue.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 18:08:00 to 10-JUL-23 02:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

The entirety of Union Valley Road was closed due to flooding along McKee Run.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 19:00:00 to 10-JUL-23 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CASTLE JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Three to five inches of rain fell in southwest Lawrence over a 3 hour period.  At least eight homes were impacted by flooding in Wayne and Shenango Townships. Numerous roads were closed in the area and several water rescues from houses and cars were performed by local firefighters. The most significant damage in Shenango Township occurred around Union Valley, Snake Run, and Lower Boyd School Roads, the latter of which was undermined, creating damage to the asphalt. Roads impacted in Wayne Township included Shenango Stop, Union Valley, Snake Run, Chewton-West Pittsburg, Fletcher Hill, Boyd School, Lower Boyd School, Old Pittsburgh, and Union Valley Roads. McKee Run was reported to overflow its banks.
The Lawrence County Commissioners issued a disaster declaration for the entire county, with the Shenango and Wayne Township supervisors adopting similar measures for their respective municipalities.