Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Economy
Sent
Thu, Jul 20 @ 11:01pm
Description
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 10:58PM EDT until July 21 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 1058 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross Township,
McCandless Township, Monroeville, Cranberry, Moon Township,
McMurray, McKeesport, Franklin Park, Aliquippa, Canonsburg,
Monaca, Vandergrift, Apollo, Avella, Gastonville and Shaler
Township.
Flooded roads were reported in the Whitehall area, Washington
Boulevard, and Butler Street near the Pittsburgh Zoo were flooded.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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