Flood in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Flood July 23, 2018 · Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

At 9pm, A 19 year old female attempted to swim across Conewago Creek with her 22 year old relative. She was unable to cross the creek due to the fast current and was swept away. She was found downstream several days later deceased.

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 Deodate (40.1944, -76.5847).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 776990. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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