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    Central PA Spring 2026 Discussion/Obs Thread

    in Upstate New York/Pennsylvania

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    Remembering the Johnstown Flood – May 31, 1889 
    It seems like May 31st is a cursed weather date here in Pennsylvania with tornado outbreaks and dam breaks!
    136 years ago today, one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history struck Pennsylvania. On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam collapsed after days of relentless rain, unleashing 20 million tons of water from Lake Conemaugh into the Conemaugh Valley—and straight into the heart of Johnstown.
    In a matter of minutes, a wall of water 35 feet high raced downstream at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, destroying everything in its path—homes, bridges, trains, factories, and entire neighborhoods. Over 2,200 people lost their lives, including entire families, and more than 700 were never identified.
    The Johnstown Flood was not just a tragedy—it was also a turning point in American history. It prompted a nationwide outpouring of aid and led to major changes in dam safety regulations and emergency response planning. The American Red Cross, under Clara Barton, responded to its first major disaster here.
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    Central PA Spring 2026 Discussion/Obs Thread

    in Upstate New York/Pennsylvania

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     41 Years Ago Today: The May 31, 1985 Tornado Outbreak 
    Today, we pause to remember one of the most catastrophic severe weather events in Pennsylvania’s history. On May 31, 1985, a violent tornado outbreak swept across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ontario. It was the largest and deadliest tornado outbreak ever recorded in Pennsylvania, with 21 tornadoes touching down in the state and 65 lives lost here alone. It led to the state's first and only F5 tornado. This violent tornado came out of eastern Ohio, devastating the community of Wheatland with winds over 300mph. Over 95% of Wheatland's trucking and steel industries were destroyed in the tornado. Another long-track F4 tornado tore through the Moshannon State Forest for 69 miles, destroying a total of 88,000 trees! With thousands of large trees falling at once, it set off seismographs at Penn State! This day remains the state's deadliest tornado day and it the outbreak alone destroyed over 1,000 homes. This outbreak caused over $600 million in property damage, which would be equivalent to $1.72 billion in 2025.
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    Central PA Spring 2026 Discussion/Obs Thread

    in Upstate New York/Pennsylvania

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    2 hours ago, pawatch said:

    Just fired my coal stove up hopefully one last time this spring.

    70 is lot more comfortable in the house than 58. Cool and rainy weekend ahead I’m not being cold. Coal is paid for, not costing me nothing.

    Seen last week a coal company in Schuylkill county said they are raising. prices $20.00 a ton for all coal sizes i think starting next week. Because of fuel prices to operate the equipment and trucking costs. And they said if fuel prices don't drop till near fall they will have raise them again. They were giving a heads up for people to get coal now.

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