ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA — June 9, 2025 — A state of emergency has been declared across Allegheny County following Friday’s intense flash flooding that swept through several communities, prompting water rescues, damaging homes, and triggering concerns over landslides.
County Executive Sara Innamorato issued the disaster emergency declaration on Saturday to mobilize resources and coordinate a large-scale response to the flooding’s aftermath. The declaration enables Allegheny County officials to fast-track emergency contracts, bring in extra equipment, hire temporary workers, and take any actions needed to restore public safety and essential services.
Communities Hit Hardest
The county identified Monroeville, Penn Hills, Pitcairn, White Oak, McKeesport, North Versailles, Wall Borough, and parts of Plum as the areas suffering the worst damage. Officials deployed five swiftwater rescue teams to White Oak, McKeesport, and North Versailles on Friday to assist in assessing damage and supporting emergency operations.
Three rescues were confirmed:
- Two individuals were pulled from flooded homes in North Versailles.
- A third person was rescued from a vehicle stranded on Route 48 in White Oak.
Investigations are underway into multiple landslides reported across the flood zone. Officials have not yet detailed their locations or severity.
Emergency Measures in Motion
The declaration gives Allegheny County’s Emergency Services Coordinator broad authority to manage recovery efforts. This includes coordinating with local municipalities, repairing critical infrastructure, and ensuring public safety in areas where roads or utilities may have been compromised.
The American Red Cross and the County Department of Public Works are already working jointly to assist residents and begin cleanup operations. Emergency shelters have not been publicly announced yet, but county officials say displaced residents will receive support as assessments continue.
Looking Ahead
Friday’s flooding is the latest in a string of severe weather events in Western Pennsylvania that have strained local infrastructure and raised renewed concerns about climate resilience. The National Weather Service had issued flash flood warnings prior to the deluge, which dropped several inches of rain in just hours.
County leaders say additional storms remain a concern in the coming days, and they are urging residents to stay alert and report any additional flooding or slope movements, especially near hillsides and creek beds.
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