Flood — Butler, Pennsylvania

2004-09-17 to 2004-09-19 · Butler, Pennsylvania

Wider weather episode

At 245 PM EDT on 17th, flooding began in Sarver. At 315 PM, Butler reported 3" of rain. At 445 PM, flooding occurred in Butler. State of emergency declared 5 PM EDT 17th. By 6 PM, 4.3" of rain in Penn Twp. Harmony and Jackson townships hardest hit. Part of Monroe Rd in Buffalo Twp washed out. Total of 588 structures damaged or destroyed. Record flooding along Connoquenessing Creek. Zelienople crested at 18.17 ft (previous record 16.66) Total rain: 6.1" at Butler Jr High School, 5.4" in Sarvar. (IVAN)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5422640. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.