Flash Flood — Adams, Pennsylvania

2006-06-27 to 2006-06-28 · near Countywide, Adams, Pennsylvania

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain associated with a stalled frontal boundary, interacting with the remnants of a weak tropical system, caused flash flooding throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania from June 27 through June 28. While flash flooding ended on the 28th, flood waters continued in some locations until July 1st. In all, the governor signed a Declaration of Disaster Emergency for 46 Pennsylvania counties. 21 Counties were given federal disaster designation status, making them eligible for federal aid. Over 1200 water rescues were performed statewide. Hundreds of roads and bridges were closed during the event. At least 65 bridges were damaged, with an estimated 23 requiring total replacement. The American Red Cross opened 48 shelters statewide which housed more than 2500 people. More than 77,000 meals and snacks through 60 mobile feeding sites were also distributed by the American Red Cross. About 7800 residences were damaged, with between 275,000 and 300,000 voluntary evacuations orders being given.In Adams County, numerous roads and bridges were closed due to flood waters. The bridge on Gun Club Road in Menallen Township was destroyed. A water rescue was also performed on Matamoras Valley Road in York Springs. There was one death associated with the flash flooding when the driver of a vehicle lost control on a flooded roadway and crashed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5518085. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.