Flood Warning Issued
From
Emporium
Sent
Fri, Aug 9 @ 10am
Description
Flood Warning issued August 9 at 9:54AM EDT until August 9 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Cameron, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean,
Potter and Tioga.
* WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 953 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain continuing.
Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
warned area. Between 1 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...
Wellsboro, Cameron, Wharton, Coudersport, Port Allegany,
Emporium, Elkland, Roulette, Galeton, Shinglehouse,
Westfield, Genesee, Betula, Gaines, Force, Benezette, Cherry
Springs State Park, Denton Hill State Park, Lyman Run State
Park and Cross Fork.
- 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 Emporium. Emporium 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.
