Flash Flood — Montgomery, Pennsylvania

2021-09-01 · near King of Prussia, Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Direct deaths

$20.0M

Property damage

Event narrative

Widespread flash flooding occurred in Montgomery County with many road closures and vehicles stranded. Numerous water rescues took place. There were two flood related fatalities, one in Skippack and one in Bridgeport. Many buildings and homes were flooded. Most waterways in the county overflowed their banks, including the Schuylkill River, Perkiomen Creek and Wissahickon Creek.

Wider weather episode

Post Tropical Cyclone Ida brought heavy rain to eastern Pennsylvania on September 1. Rainfall totals were as high as 5 to 10 inches. The heavy rain caused significant flash flooding, mainly in the southeastern part of the state. It resulted in widespread property damage. There were several fatalities.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 981418. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.