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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

Thunderstorms produced from 3 to as much as 7 inches of rain on the overnight hours of October 20, 2016 in parts of central PA. The heavy rainfall led to flooding in Lycoming, Centre, and Sullivan Counties, and the Centre County Commissioners declared a disaster emergency. As a result of this event, one person was killed, several homes and businesses were damaged, and 100 residents had to be rescued from their homes.

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WPC Daily Weather Map 10/20/16 WPC Daily Weather Map 10/21/16 9.21ft = 3rd highest crest on Bald Eagle Creek in Milesburg; The top 2 crests were with Ivan (12.15ft) in 2004 and Agnes (11.67ft) in 1972.
 
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