Flash Flood — Juniata, Pennsylvania

1996-01-19 · near Countywide, Juniata, Pennsylvania

Wider weather episode

Four deaths occurred in Juniata County as a direct result of the flooding on the evening of Friday the 19th. Two females and two males in three separate cars were unable to cross Tuscarora Creek between Academia and Pleasant View due to a flooded bridge. They attempted to cross the stream on foot and were swept away.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5569819. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.