Powerful Storm in the Western U.S.; Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat Across the Central Gulf Coast

A powerful storm system will continue to bring heavy mountain snow, rain, and high winds to the Pacific Northwest and northern California through midweek. Heavy rain and flash flooding potential exists across the central Gulf Coast over the next few days, including the Florida Panhandle. A Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) of excessive rainfall is in effect Tuesday. Read More >

Overview

A nearly stationary thunderstorm produced extrememly heavy rain across southern York county during the evening of June 13. Maximum rainfall estimates from doppler radar indicated 8 to 10 inches fell in the town of Fawn Grove, with 5 to 6 inches in the Sunnyburn area. Local fire officials in Fawn Grove reported 6 inches of rain in 1 hour. 1.99 inches of rain was reported in Peach Bottom. County Emergency Management officials reported Neills Run and Muddy Creek Fork were significantly out of their banks. One bridge near the intersection of Gemmil Road and Lakeside drive was completely washed out. Damage to a second bridge on Kilgore Road also reported, with some of the road surface damaged. Numerous houses sustained some water damage, the most serious near Neills Run where 7 feet of water entered the home. Two cars and one camper were swept away on Quiet Stream road from rising waters. Two heating oil tanks were also swept away. In addition, a section of Route 851 was washed out.