Heavy Rain Causes Flooding Across the Valley
SUNBURY — Heavy rain caused flooding across the Valley evening.
Rainfall ranged from one inch to more than five inches in parts of Union and Lycoming Counties.
Water covered part of Route 45 in Hartleton, and several local roads closed.
Flood warnings were issued for Union and Lycoming counties and Penns Creek.
The National Weather Service reported flash flooding near Williamsport. Emergency crews reported roads and somes homes under more than two feet of water. Several motorists required water rescues after becoming trapped in vehicles during the storms.
Meantime…
PPL Out Reports More Outages After Rainstorms
SUNBURY — Hundreds of utility customers remained without power night after strong storms and heavy rain crossed the region.
Lycoming County reported the most outages, with 451 customers affected among more than 80,000 served.
Perry County had 73 customers without power, Union County had 61, and Snyder County had 51.
Juniata County reported 34 outages, Schuylkill County had 21, and Northumberland County had 14. Dauphin County reported 81 outages.
Meantime…from PennDOT:
7:45 AM Update: Roads Impacted by Flooding, Downed Trees or Utilities in North Central Pennsylvania
Montoursville, PA – Drivers in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads in the area (listed by county) are closed or have a lane restriction due to downed trees or utilities. Updates will be sent periodically.
Union
- Route 3004 (Creek Road) between Route 3006 (Davis Road) and Millmont Road (Route 3003) in Lewis Township due to flooding.
- Route 3003 (Cold Run Road) between Route 45 in Hartleton to Kaiser Run Road in Lewis Township due to flooding. A bridge inspection will need to take place before reopening.
- (CLOSED) Route 3003 (Millmont Road) between Route 3004 (Creek Road) and Route 3008 (Stover Road) in Lewis Township due to flooding.
Lycoming
- Route 2022 (Pleasant Valley Road) between Route 973 and Northway Road (Route 2029) in Eldred Township due to flooding.
PennDOT cautions drivers to never drive through flooded roadways, as it takes just two feet of fast-moving water to float a car. Anyone who drives around barriers intended to close a road can face increased penalties if emergency responders are called to rescue motorists who disregard traffic control signs.
Travelers can check conditions on major roads by visiting www.511PA.com
