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Flash Flood — Pike, Pennsylvania
September 18, 2004 · NOAA Storm Events record
Event narrative (NOAA)
Heavy rain with amounts of 3.5 to 6 inches caused flash flooding. The rain which fell from the 16th to the 18th was due to the remnants of hurricane Ivan. Most creeks and streams went out of their banks. In addition, the Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers had major flooding. About a dozen rescues were performed. Over 100 roads were closed. The entire borough of Newfoundland in western Pike County was evacuated. 6 bridges were closed. 2 businesses were closed.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.