Severe thunderstorm causes flooding in Butler
Severe storms caused flooding around Butler Thursday, June 5, leading to multiple calls for occupied vehicles caught in the deluge Thursday evening.
In addition, scanner reports indicate that Team 300, Butler County’s dedicated water rescue team, was called for vehicles trapped in flood waters. Vehicles stuck in flood waters were reported on in the 200 block of West Penn Street, on North Washington Street near the YMCA and near the intersection of East Jefferson and South Monroe streets.
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Butler County. It was in effect until 6:15 p.m.
Impacted locations included Butler, Homeacre-Lyndora, Shanor-Northvue, Meridian, Meadowood, Oak Hills, Nixon, Chicora and East Butler.
According to the weather service, a severe thunderstorm was located over Butler, moving east at 10 mph. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are expected.
The weather service advises people to seek shelter inside, away from windows, during a severe storm. It warns not to drive through flooded roads.
