Flood of the Century

Hershey, PA is currently underwater. Right now the building (Pizza Hut) slightly off center and to the top, partially collapsed and currently is leaking gas. Unfortunately, with that much water, most of the other restaurants (McDonald's, Wendy's, and a local diner - which I frequented often) are a total loss.

But what is striking about this picture is all this water is from runoff. This part of town is too far away from the Swatara Creek to be caused by the creek overloading its banks. Right now the creek has officially broken all flood records, and is expected to crest at 21ft tomorrow morning. Previous record was 16.1ft set back in 2006. This was caused by Hurricane Irene saturating the ground and by Tropical Storm Lee finishing the job.