Flood — Butler, Pennsylvania

2019-05-29 · near Eidenau, Butler, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

The public reports that Indian Brave Campground is underwater.

Wider weather episode

The risk for severe storms continued May 29th as necessary ingredients stayed in place. An unstable/ buoyant atmosphere, wind shear to sustain updrafts, and large scale

ascension with a crossing shortwave were all present. With a stalled boundary, and precipitable water values pushing up to 2 inches, flash flooding was also a concern throughout the entire day.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 818549. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.