Flood Watch Issued
From
Emporium
Sent
Tue, Jun 17 @ 3:41am
Description
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 3:14AM EDT until June 17 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
areas, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk,
Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Northern Centre, Northern
Clinton, Somerset, Southern Centre and Southern Clinton.
* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain rates exceeding 1
inch per hour are likely this afternoon and evening within an
extremely moist environment for mid June. Storms may repeat
or train over the same areas in complex terrain where recent
rainfall has resulted in very high soil sensitivity. Rainfall
amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible over a short duration
with localized maximum amounts up to 5 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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