Westmoreland storm history

One man died when he was swept into a storm drain. The incident happened in Sewickley Township near Clay Pike. His wife told police that her husband had just finished clearing the drain of leaves and sticks when he got pulled down.

Two teenagers were struck by lightning while fishing and killed.

Icy roads played a role in a traffic accident in Murrysville on RT 22 that resulted in the death of a 22 year old female. The accident occurred around 7:30 AM.

Emergency management reported large trees down in Unity township south of Greensburg. One large tree fell on a moving vehicle driven by a 37 year old male. The tree trapped the driver in the vehicle. Rescue crews removed him from the vehicle and he was pronouned dead at 5:47 PM E…

A thunderstorm microburst passed across Westmoreland County, leaving a path of damage along its entire route. The greatest amount of damage occurred in the Irwin and North Huntington areas. However, damage also occurred in Jeanette, Greensburg, Latrobe and Derry. Just a few miles…

Two adult Boy Scout leaders and one 15-year old Boy Scout were struck by lightning at Twin Echo Park off Route 271. One of the leaders died the next day from his injuries. The other two people were treated and released from the hospital. A group of around 10 people were standing …

Various reports of trees and wires down in the area. Emergency responders confirmed a pop-up tent blew away and hit people during the storms in the 6000 block of Beighley Road. One person was taken to the hospital. Five others were injured. Story: https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-st…

Hail caused holes in siding along west side of a house, with dented cars also reported. Similar car damage to that seen in Fayette County was also likely, with possibly up to 400 cars damaged.

The 911 Call Center has reported numerous water rescues in Ligonier Township. The local Giant Eagle was surrounded by water and intersections on Route 30 were closed.

Emergency management reported widespread flash flooding across much of western amd central Westmorland county from Murrysville to Greensburg and Mount Pleasant. At least 1,192 buildings were affected, with 136 having major damage and 11 buildings destroyed. Damages were estimated…

Widespread snowfall, generally exceeding advisory criteria but falling short of warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts ranging from 3-5 inches and the highest total of 5.7 inches reported by the public in Jeannette.

Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 6 to 10 inches in general was reported across the county with the highest total of 10 inches near Hunker.

A large tree was reported down across Hoods Mill Road blocking the entire roadway.

A tree was reported down across the road at the intersection of Hoods Mill Road and Bethel Church Road.

A tree was reported down along Old Distillery Road at Foggy Mountain Lodge.

Multiple trees were reported down across the road near the area of Rector Run Road and Tall Tree Lane.

A tree was reported down across Route 381 at Old Linn Run Road.

Multiple trees were reported down at a residence along Baughman Lane.

Several trees were reported down in Greensburg.

Several trees were reported down in Unity township.

Report of a couple of trailers surrounded by water with water rescue crews assisting in evacuation.

Hyde Park Road closed near Alice Lane and Lilian Road due to flooding.

Report of a tree down near US-22.

Report of a tree down on Mcintyre Lane.

Kepple Road was reported to be closed due to flooding.

Air Shaft Road was reported to be flooded.

Walnut Street was reported flooded.

Report of multiple residences flooding on Lowell Street.

Some residences were reported flooded along Thorn Street.

Water reported to be inundating living quarters on Markle Road.

A tree was reported down on Bouquet Road near Frye Road.

At the KOA Campground along Waltz Mill Road, a tree came down on an occupied camper, 3 individuals trapped, no injuries.

Multiple reports of trees and wires down were received along Route 51 near Rostraver Road.

The public reported Vernon Drive was flooded with debris on road, with yard flooding between Monath Street and Hayden Lane. 1.75 inches of rain fell between 540 PM and 630 PM.

A large tree branch about 10 inches in diameter was down on power lines.

A couple of trees were reported down on power lines at 697 Wesley Chapel Road near the town of Scottdale.

Four to five trees were reported down.

Two trees were reported down.

Multiple trees were reported down in the wooded area of a 95-acre farm. 24 diameter trees were toppled and breaking off of large limbs were reported.