CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Emergency officials in Centre County say heavy overnight rainfall has impacted several rural towns, prompting some residents to be evacuated and forcing others to be rescued.
Repairs are also now underway after overnight flooding damaged or washed out several roadways throughout the county, including along Marsh Creek Road in Liberty Township.
According to PennDOT, the flooding concerns prompted the closure of multiple roadways in Centre and nearby Clinton County.
While county officials are still working to assess the damage and impacts from the flooding, there are reports of severe flooding in the areas of Howard and Orviston.
According to our 6 News crew, cleanup is also underway in the town of Monument where residents are without power.
In response to the flooding damage, Centre County has declared a disaster emergency, encouraging impacted residents to report their property damage.
Stay with 6 News online and on-air as we work to learn more.