Flash Flood — Washington, Pennsylvania

2025-06-14 · near East Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania

$50K

Property damage

Event narrative

Local fire department reported multiple residents trapped in their homes. Multiple trapped motorists, and flooding occurring at Fire Stations in South Strabane.

Wider weather episode

Ample moisture and a near-stationary boundary assisted in the development of slow moving thunderstorms late on June 14th. Precipitable water values exceeding 90% of climatology, which supported efficient rainfall. Catastrophic flash flooding occurred in portions of Wheeling WV and that complex of storms expanded eastward, dumping 2-3 inches in an hour over portions of Washington county as well. There were several reports of stranded vehicles and flooding around an into some homes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1278748. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.