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.
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.
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.