At 106 AM EDT, local law enforcement and doppler radar reported
thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5
and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
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...
Scottdale, Perryopolis, Everson, Vanderbilt, Dawson and Grindstone.
Even though the heavy rain has ended, runoff will still result in
flash flooding. School Road was flooded near Dawson. Porter Avenue
and North Chestnut Street were also flooded near Scottdale. Broadford
Road was also flooded near Everson.
What to do:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.