Flash Flood — Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

2025-07-01 · near Oklahoma, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Some residences were reported flooded along Thorn Street.

Wider weather episode

A mid-level trough, embedded shortwaves, and jet exit region dynamics provided necessary lift within an environment characterized by 1.7-1.9 precipitable water values to produce heavy, slow moving showers and thunderstorms that resulted in instances of flash flooding across western Pennsylvania.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1271172. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.