Flash Flood — Berks, Pennsylvania

2025-07-31 · near Bernharts, Berks, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Flash flooding was reported in Hyde Park and in Reading. Flooding occurred on PA 12 eastbound between the PA 61 South - Centre Ave exit and the US 222 Business - 5th Street exit. All lanes were closed.

Wider weather episode

A stationary front sparked off showers and thunderstorms across the forecast area. Flash flooding resulted.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286722. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.