Gilberton withstands Isaias; no major flooding issues reported

KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - Pumps operating at Gilberton on August 4, 2020.

GILBERTON – Still picking up the pieces from June, Gilberton made it through Tropical Storm Isaias without any major issues.

Pumps, brought in to alleviate flooding issues in June, were operating throughout the night and into Tuesday afternoon at the west end of the main section of the borough.

To the delight of borough officials and residents, the retaining pond at the west end was mostly empty as of Tuesday afternoon.

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