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Flash Flood in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Flash Flood September 1, 2021 · Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Death

$25.0M

Damage as recorded

$1.0M

Crop damage

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Widespread flash flooding occurred in upper Bucks County with many road closures and vehicles stranded. There were numerous water rescues. One flood related fatality was reported in Milford Township. Most waterways in the county overflowed, including the Delaware River (with a highly unusual quick response to the runoff), Neshaminy Creek, Tohickon Creek and the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek. Many buildings and homes were flooded.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Aquetong (40.3511, -75.0034).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 981440. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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