Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Munhall Borough
Sent
Sun, Jun 28 @ 6:58pm
Where
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Description
Flash Flood Warning issued June 28 at 6:50PM EDT until June 28 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 650 PM EDT, local law enforcement, doppler radar and gauge reports
indicate heavy rain has fallen in thunderstorms across the warned
area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding
is already occurring.
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...
Penn Hills, Monroeville, Plum, West Mifflin, Murrysville,
Wilkinsburg, Munhall, North Versailles, Swissvale, White Oak,
Forest Hills, Wilkins Township, Duquesne, Turtle Creek, North
Braddock, Pitcairn, Manor and Trafford.
Several roads were flooded across the area. In addition, runoff from
the heavy rainfall was resulting in rapid creek rises along Thompson
Run, Turtle Creek, and Nine Mile Run.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This notification was posted by Munhall Borough. Munhall Borough 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.
