Widespread showers and thunderstorms brought heavy rain to eastern Pennsylvania on the afternoon and early evening of July 9.  Rainfall totals were as high as 4 to around 6 inches.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 12:55:00 to 09-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUHLENBERG PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Widespread roadway flooding and road closures occurred in Muhlenberg Township.  PA Route 12 was impassable and closed between PA Route 61 and North Fifth Street.  US Route 222 was under water at the PA Route 61 underpass.  A house collapsed on Mount Laurel Road along Laurel Run due to basement flooding and the eventual failure of the foundation.  The residents needed to be rescued as the house was surrounded by flood waters.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 18:05:00 to 09-JUL-23 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOW HOUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Manatawny Creek around Spangsville in Oley Township.

Flash Flood in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 15:40:00 to 09-JUL-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLENTOWN MUNI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A vehicle became trapped in flood waters on Union Street at Cedar Creek in Allentown.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 15:20:00 to 09-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILBERTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A vehicle became trapped in flood waters at the intersection of Swinehart Road and Jackson Road in Douglass Township, necessitating a water rescue.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 16:30:00 to 09-JUL-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood waters from Pine Creek reached some buildings in Uwchlan Township.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 18:05:00 to 09-JUL-23 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHALLTON
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 between West Bradford Township and East Bradford Township.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 17:00:00 to 09-JUL-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HATBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Horsham Road was closed between Dresher Road and PA Route 611 in Horsham due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 09-JUL-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRESHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A vehicle was stranded in flood waters on Dreshertown Road at Nicole Drive in Upper Dublin Township, necessitating a water rescue.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 09-JUL-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOW GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A vehicle became trapped in flood waters in Upper Moreland Township, necessitating a water rescue.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 09-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONEY BROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A vehicle became trapped in flood waters on PA Route 10 at Poplar Road in Honey Brook Township, necessitating a water rescue.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 11:15:00 to 09-JUL-23 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEDELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two vehicles were trapped in flood waters at the intersection of Balligomingo Road and Portland Road in Upper Merion Township.  An access ramp from Interstate 476 onto the Schuylkill Expressway in West Conshohocken became impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 11:25:00 to 09-JUL-23 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several vehicles became trapped in flood waters in Radnor Township.  Gulph Creek was out of it banks and flooding adjacent properties along Plant Avenue in Radnor Township.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 11:15:00 to 09-JUL-23 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KING OF PRUSSIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flood waters made the Schuylkill Expressway impassable around Weadley Road in Upper Merion Township.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 12:00:00 to 09-JUL-23 13:05:00 (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 between Edgmont Township and Newtown Township.

Flash Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 11:35:00 to 09-JUL-23 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRICK TAVERN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread roadway flooding and road closures occurred in Quakertown.  Numerous vehicles were trapped in flood waters making some water rescues necessary.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 09-JUL-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRUITVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Kutztown Road was impassable due to flood waters between Schwenkenfelder Road and Peevy Road in Upper Hanover Township.

Flash Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 17:00:00 to 09-JUL-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRUMBAUERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Morgan Creek overflowed its banks in Trumbauersville, flooding a section of Allentown Road near Yankee Road.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 16:00:00 to 09-JUL-23 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRUITVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Perkiomen Creek in Upper Hanover Township.

Flash Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 16:05:00 to 09-JUL-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some residents were evacuated from their homes in Durham Township due to rising flood waters.

Flash Flood in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 17:20:00 to 09-JUL-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH EASTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Centre Street was closed at Palmer Street in Easton due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 14:05:00 to 09-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAIDEN CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread roadway flooding and road closures occurred in Maidencreek Township.  US Route 222 became impassable.  A shed was displaced by the flood waters in a community park.  Willow Creek overflowed onto Dries Road trapping one vehicle.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 14:10:00 to 09-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread roadway flooding with some roads becoming impassable in Oley Township.  The Reider Road bridge over Furnace Creek was damaged causing the road to buckle.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 15:50:00 to 09-JUL-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STATE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread roadway flooding and road closures occurred in Bern Township.  Fairview Drive was closed as a nearby creek overflowed onto the road.  A truck driver was rescued from his vehicle near the Berks County Prison.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 09-JUL-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUTTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Widespread roadway flooding and road closures in Fleetwood.  Willow Creek overflowed its banks and damaged some roads in Fleetwood Park.

Flash Flood in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 09-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 09-JUL-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Shillington Road was closed at Iroquois Avenue in Spring Township due to flooding.