Flooding leads to water rescues in Lehigh Valley

Wednesday, August 22, 2018
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- Heavy rains led to several water rescues in the Lehigh Valley.

Floodwaters pushed a car into a cornfield on the 5100 block of Sauerkraut Lane in Lower Macungie Township early Wednesday morning. First responders were able to rescue the driver.
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In Upper Macungie Township, at least one driver got stuck in the flooding.

The Route 100 northbound ramp to I-78 eastbound was closed due to high water.

In North Whitehall Township, flooding covered Route 145 at Clearview Road. Officials say no evacuations were needed and no injuries were reported.
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