Flood — Lancaster, Pennsylvania

2023-12-18 · near Hinkletown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Direct deaths

$10K

Property damage

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall led to flooding along Cabin Drive near Ephrata during the early morning hours of December 18, 2023. A direct fatality was reported when a 73-year old male drove into the flood waters and drowned during the pre-dawn hours.

Wider weather episode

A strong coastal storm developed over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, crossed the Florida peninsula, and pushed northward up the East Coast from December 17 through December 19, 2023. This system produced 2-4 of rainfall across the eastern half of Pennsylvania, which led to localized flooding. As colder air rushed in behind the system, 6 to 8 inches of snow fell across portions of Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1144868. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.