Homes in South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County evacuated due to flooding

In South Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, several families were forced from their homes after creek waters rapidly rose from the heavy rain.

Along North Scenic Drive, the water from Buffalo Creek rose, forcing evacuations from several homes.

Families had to evacuate homes along Pine Tree Lane, where a family was evacuated by boat.

Mike Brown came back to check on his home. He wanted to see just how bad things might be from the flooding.

“This is the second time. It didn’t get into the house. It just got in a tiny little bit. I lucked out big time. Thank God,” said Brown.

Brown’s family evacuated their house along Buffalo Creek when Thursday night’s rain caused the creek waters to risk and overflow its bank.

“It was just heavy rain. Did not expect that at all. Because this creek can take that kind of rain. And I was like, something is not right. It started coming up super fast,” said Brown.

The family grabbed their things and left. So did his neighbors.

By morning, other locals returned to check on their properties.

Drivers had to maneuver around road closures, including one at South Scenic Road, where the creek overflow formed a pond.

Back at Brown’s place, he’s hopeful any water damage will be minimal.

“I’ve got to clean my well, ‘cause it got in my well. That’s about all I see so far,” said Brown.

With more rain in the forecast, it’s not certain when families can return. A warming center has been set up for displaced families at the South Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Fire Hall Road, Freeport.

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