Pennsylvania town overrun by floodwaters from recent storm: 'There was no stopping it'

The storm that wreaked havoc in states across the northeast was described by a local as "almost unfathomable." Pictures show floodwaters rushing down neighborhood streets, inundating homes and leaving behind widespread damage.

"I mean, the water just came through and there was no stopping it at all," said Stony Creek Mills resident Matt Gardecki. "I mean, three foot waves, it was almost unfathomable, it really was." Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, along with county officials and the state's emergency management team, visited the town on Monday to survey the damage. He pledged to get the community "back up on its feet" and take care of homeowners who may have experienced flood damage. Heavy rain has washed out roads and forced evacuations in the Northeast as more downpours were forecast throughout the day.

First responders say cleanup crews will start by removing any dangerous debris that may have been swept up during the flood and blocked the creek. With the water contained to the creek again, the crews will have their work cut out for them removing debris and repairing destroyed pavement. The local middle and high school was among the structures hardest hit by the flood. Antietam School District Superintendent Dr. Heidi Rochlin said the school gym and first floor classrooms were wrecked by floodwaters, and the school's basement pooled to 6 feet of water that destroyed boilers and other equipment.

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