Most of southcentral Pa. is under a flash flood warning, as heavy rains have closed a section of Route 30 and several communities, including Mt. Joy in Lancaster County, are reporting severe flooding.

There is now a declaration of disaster in one Lancaster County community after intense storms brought heavy rain to the area on Monday. A severe flash flooding event prompted the Mount Joy Borough Council to declare an emergency at 5 p.

Dozens of people had to be rescued and major roadways were closed Monday as Lancaster County was hit by severe thunderstorms and flooding for the third week in a row.