Flood — Dauphin, Pennsylvania

2018-07-23 · near Deodate, Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

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.

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 776990. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.