Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
South Park Township
Sent
Sat, Aug 31 @ 8:25pm
Description
Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 8:20PM EDT until August 31 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 820 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to
0.7 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
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...
Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, McMurray, McKeesport,
Canonsburg, Gastonville, West Mifflin, Baldwin, Upper St. Clair,
Scott Township, Whitehall, South Park Township, Robinson Township,
Munhall, Cecil-Bishop, Jefferson Hills, North Versailles,
Brentwood and Dormont.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
This notification was posted by South Park Township. South Park Township 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.
