Reading Roars!

Did you know… that Reading, PA in the United States was flooded in June 2006?  The Office of the Mayor issued the following flood emergency advisory:

Reading (June 28, 2006) - The Mayor has declared a flood emergency in the City of Reading. The Schuylkill River has reached flood stages of 22.14 as of 9:10 a.m. Wednesday and is predicted to crest at 23’ during the evening of Wednesday, June 28th, a decrease of what was previously predicted by the National Weather Service.

The City of Reading Water Authority has advised that flooding on the Maiden Creek is causing the shutdown of the primary pumping station that supplies water to its distribution system. Residential customers in all municipalities served by the Reading Water Authority are asked to begin immediate conservation of water by curtailing all non-essential usage. Industrial customers are asked to cease all non-essential operations until further notice.

This situation does NOT currently impact the safety of anyone’s drinking water.

All citizens of the city are asked to assist in areas that need to be evacuated and to be aware of detours throughout the area.

Residents are asked to stay away from flooding areas as they may be contaminated or present unseen dangers.

Sections of the Route 422 bypass and some of the bridges may be closed; expect delays and plan alternate routes if it is necessary for driving. Please consult media outlets for traffic advisories.

Images can be seen on the Reading PA Fire Department website.