Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Upper Burrell Township
Sent
Sun, Jul 5 @ 6:13pm
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Description
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 6:03PM EDT until July 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 603 PM EDT, 911 Call Center reported thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5
inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...911 Call Center 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...
Indiana, Vandergrift, Homer City, Apollo, Murrysville, Lower
Burrell, Blairsville, Delmont, Leechburg, Freeport, Black Lick,
North Apollo, West Leechburg, Avonmore, Orchard Hills, Export,
Saltsburg, Oklahoma and West Lebanon.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
This notification was posted by Upper Burrell Township. Upper Burrell 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.
