Flood of 1996 On July 19, 1996, a flood hit New Bethlehem as well as other parts of Pennsylvania. Reports state that the Redbank Creek was over seven feet above flood stage, and much of the downtown area was underwater. Redbank Valley High School was shut down. It took a few months to clean and fix the damage until students were allowed to attend again. On a garage east of the Redbank Valley High School there is a line that shows how high the water level was at its highest point.
flood of 1996 on july 19 1996 a flood hit new bethlehem as well as other parts of pennsylvania reports state that the redbank creek was over seven feet above flood stage and much of the downtown area was underwater redbank valley high school was shut down it took a few months to clean and fix the damage until students were allowed to attend again on a garage east of the redbank valley high school there is a line that shows how high the water level was at its highest point