Flood in Beaver, Pennsylvania

At 325 PM EDT on 17th, Rte 30, and all roads in Industry closed by flooding. Much damage along Rte 68 corridor in western part of county. Bridgewater and Glasgow flooded. Total of 625 structures damaged or destroyed, including 43 businesses, mainly in Hopewell Twp. Hundreds of runaway boats were lost, but 93 were recovered. Several marinas were ripped from the shore and broke up as they slammed into bridges, with numerous boats still attached. Roads partly washed out: Rtes 65, 288, 588, Hoenig Rd, Hartzell School Rd, Shady Rest Rd, Franklin Rd, Green Garden Rd. On the Ohio River, Montgomery Dam rose to flood stage (33 ft) at 4 AM EDT on 18th, crested 41.0 at 10 PM 18th, and fell below flood stage 2 PM EDT on 19th. Total rain: 4 inches in Monaca. (IVAN)