Flooding Hits Susquehanna Valley, Residents Call for Solution
Flash flooding caused by yesterday's storms has affected parts of the Susquehanna Valley, with crews responding to multiple incidents, including rescuing an elderly couple trapped in a car. Residents, including farmer Tyler Morton, are frustrated with the ongoing issue, which has hurt crops and caused property damage.
Key points
- Crews responded to multiple flooding incidents in the Susquehanna Valley, including a rescue in West Main Street, Erida, where an elderly couple was trapped in a car.
- Farmer Tyler Morton, who lives off Geist Road, has dealt with flooding issues for 15 years, which have worsened in recent years, affecting his crops and property.
- Residents are calling for a solution to the ongoing flooding problem, with some neighbors attempting to address issues upstream.
- Crews urge the public to take the flooding more seriously and not drive into flooded areas.
Flash flooding caused by yesterday's storms has affected parts of the Susquehanna Valley, with crews responding to multiple incidents. In Erida, an elderly couple was rescued from a car submerged in water on West Main Street. Farmer Tyler Morton, who lives off Geist Road, has dealt with flooding issues for 15 years, which have worsened in recent years. The ongoing flooding has hurt his crops and caused property damage. Residents are calling for a solution to the problem, with some neighbors attempting to address issues upstream. Crews urge the public to take the flooding more seriously and not drive into flooded areas.
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