Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Centerville Borough
Sent
Thu, Apr 11 @ 10:24pm
Description
Flash Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:14PM EDT until April 12 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 1014 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain across the
warned area. Between 1.2 and 1.8 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 heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
Morgantown, McKeesport, Fairmont, Westover, Mannington, Star City,
Jefferson Hills, Monessen, Clairton, California, Donora,
Monongahela, Charleroi, Masontown, Pleasant Valley, Bentleyville,
Liberty, Brownsville, Winfield and Fredericktown-Millsboro.
Numerous roads were flooded. Streams and creeks were rapidly rising
and will cause additional flooding.
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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
This notification was posted by Centerville Borough. Centerville Borough 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.
