Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Washington
Sent
Sat, Jul 15 @ 11:31pm
Description
Flash Flood Warning issued July 15 at 11:20PM EDT until July 16 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS State College PA
At 1120 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2
and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2
to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Montoursville, Muncy, Watsontown, Hughesville, Montgomery,
Allenwood, Barbours, Kettle Creek Gorge, Lairdsville, Muncy
Valley, Loyalsockville, Delaware Run, Lincoln Falls, Elimsport,
Spruce Run Reservoir, Sand Bridge State Park, South Williamsport,
Turbotville, Picture Rocks and Dushore.
If you live in a flood-prone area, have multiple ways to receive
warnings overnight, as additional heavy rain is expected into the
early morning hours.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
This notification was posted by Washington. Washington is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
