Flood Warning Updated
From
Washington
Sent
Fri, Aug 9 @ 1:10pm
Description
Flood Warning issued August 9 at 12:55PM 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, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland,
Tioga and Union.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1253 PM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in
the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. 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...
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 there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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