Earth News: Pennsylvania, U.S.Images: Venango County Borough Flooding
Video: Town FloodedAug 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.
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.
