Venango County Flooding Forces EvacuationsPOSTED: 10:09 am EDT August 29,
2006 VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. -- Sandy Creek spilled over its banks Tuesday morning and caused major flooding in the borough of Polk, according to Venango County 911. Video:  Town Flooded The Polk Center dam was also leaking, and a water treatment plant in nearby Franklin leaked gallons of contaminated water, county officials said.About 100 people were evacuated below the dam and in Polk, Channel 4 Action News reported. It's unclear when they may be able to return to their homes.Residents in danger of flooding were asked to go to the Polk fire hall, where a shuttle was running to a shelter at the Polk center.The National Weather Service extended a flood warning in Venango County until 5:15 p.m. About 2.5 inches of rain fell in the area in 24 hours, the NWS said. Copyright 2007 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
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