Flood — Adams, Pennsylvania

2018-07-22 to 2018-07-23 · near Heidlersburg, Adams, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

On Wednesday, July 25th, An 18 year old boy was found deceased along Conewago Creek by Stone Jug Road and Benders Church Road in Butler Township. His family reported him missing on July 23rd, and it is believed he was last seen on Sunday evening.

Wider weather episode

I persistent upper level flow of moist southerly air brought waves of flooding and flash flooding to the region. Significant flooding was reported across eastern portions of the area. Two deaths were also reported, one person was washed away attempting to cross a stream, while a motorist was swept away in flood waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 776989. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.