Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Upper Burrell Township
Sent
Wed, Aug 5 @ 7:54pm
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Description
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 7:42PM EDT until August 5 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
At 742 PM EDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain
across the warned area. Water over roadways has been observed.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Public 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, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Monroeville,
McMurray, McKeesport, Canonsburg, Gastonville, Plum, West Mifflin,
Baldwin, Upper St. Clair, Scott Township, Wilkinsburg, Whitehall,
South Park Township and New Kensington.
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.
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.
