Flood Warning Updated
From
Emporium
Sent
Fri, Aug 9 @ 12:55pm
Description
Flood Warning issued August 9 at 12:52PM EDT until August 9 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Cameron, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean,
Potter and Tioga.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Local media have reported water
rescues.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1249 PM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain with
water rescues in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing.
Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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.
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