REPORT: Pennsylvania among states with most cars damaged by flooding this year

(WHTM)– Pennsylvania ranked among the states with the most cars with flood damage in 2025, according to a report from CARFAX.

The report estimates that 45,000 vehicles have been damaged by flooding from mid-year storms. While deadly storms have already devastated parts of the country, this could only be the beginning.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts above-average hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean this year, which could potentially impact Pennsylvania. CARFAX says the influx of flood-damaged vehicles is on top of the estimated up to 428,000 water-damaged cars already on U.S. roads.

Pennsylvania has already seen its fair share of flooding in 2025, with bad flooding in regions such as Lancaster County and York County earlier this summer. While there have been no reported deaths in Pennsylvania due to recent flooding, damages, including damage to cars, have been significant.

CARFAX’s list of top ten states that are estimated to have the most water-damaged cars has Pennsylvania ranked among the top five.

Pennsylvania ranked at number four on the list behind Kentucky, Texas, and Florida, with an estimated 23,1000 cars with water damage. The full list can be viewed here.

According to CARFAX, individuals looking to purchase a car in Pennsylvania should check for these signs of water-damage when buying:

• Damp or loose carpentry, or carpentry that’s mismatched from the upholstery
• Rust around doors, under the dashboard, on the pedals, or inside the hood or trunk latches
• A musty odor, potentially of mold or mildew
• Mud or silt in unusual places such as the glove compartment, under the seats, or up high
• Brittle wires under the dashboard
• Fog or moisture beads in the interior lights, head- and taillights, or in the instrument panel

CARFAX research shows that vehicles with water damage often show up in states like Pennsylvania, where flood damage isn’t top of mind for shoppers.