Flood in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Flood July 22, 2018 – July 23, 2018 · Adams County, Pennsylvania

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Heidlersburg (39.9408, -77.1728).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 776989. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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