* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Western Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Southwestern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania...
Central Beaver County in western Pennsylvania...
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. It
will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work
through local drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 809 AM EDT, fire rescue personnel have reported flooding
occuring over area roadways. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross
Township, McCandless Township, Monroeville, Cranberry, Moon
Township, McMurray, Greensburg, McKeesport, Franklin Park,
Jeannette, Aliquippa, Canonsburg, Monaca, Vandergrift, Apollo and
Gastonville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do:
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.