Flood Warning Issued
From
Washington
Sent
Fri, Aug 9 @ 9:45am
Description
Flood Warning issued August 9 at 9:30AM EDT until August 9 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland,
Tioga and Union.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 929 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Williamsport, Sunbury, Milton, Lewisburg, Montoursville,
Jersey Shore, Northumberland, Mansfield, Mifflinburg,
Wellsboro, Carroll, Winfield, Morris, Watsontown, Montgomery,
Blossburg, Linntown, Avis, Duboistown and New Columbia.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain, low water crossings are potentially dangerous in
heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate
route.
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.
