Severe storms moved through the Pittsburgh area Tuesday night and into Wednesday evening, causing flooding and mudslides. Hundreds of power outages were also reported across the area. Heavy rain overnight flooded the Connoquenessing Creek leading to rescues and evacuations at nearby homes. Other people who live in Jackson Township had to be rescued from rushing water on Porter Cove Road. In New Sewickley Township…Flooding on Brush Creek Road and Marion Hill Road has closed the road in both directions between Cunning Road and Mecklem Road in Beaver County….and Kennywood Park announced it was closing early Wednesday due to severe storms in our area. The park posted the following on its website: Due to storms in the area and inclement weather expected the rest of the evening, Kennywood will be closing at 3:30 p.m. today. Guests currently at the park can present their ticket stub at the exit to receive a return ticket for another visit during the Summer Season.