Flash flooding sweeps into the Pittsburgh area and spurs numerous water rescues

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Flash flooding caused by relentless heavy rains that soaked western Pennsylvania has spurred numerous rescues and evacuations in the region. The National Weather Service said nearly 3 inches of rain fell in a short time late Thursday in parts of Allegheny County. Rescue crews in the Pittsburgh suburb of Oakdale used water craft to evacuate or rescue some residents. No injuries were reported. Parts of New England were also dealing with flooding as more rain came early Friday. But electrical service has been restored to most of the thousands of residents in southeastern New York who lost power when severe storms moved through late Thursday.