Flash Flood in Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Flash Flood July 9, 2023 · Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rainfall led to flash flooding of roads, a park, and a residential area in Thompsontown. There was also damage to the local fire station that included the kitchen, restroom, a meeting room, and a truck bay.

The wider storm

Showers and thunderstorms developed in a warm and humid airmass over central Pennsylvania with moderate CAPE and very little CIN ahead of an approaching cold front. A few of the storms produced sporadic wind damage, and the widespread nature of this activity allowed the event to evolve into a flash flooding threat as well.

Began near Thompsontown (40.5640, -77.2366).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1107101. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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