Flash Flood Warning Issued in Allegheny and Washington, Pennsylvania
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for Allegheny and Washington Counties in Pennsylvania.
Flash Flood Warning
The alert was issued at 3:24 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:30 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
Potential 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. Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, McMurray, Washington, Canonsburg, Gastonville, Baldwin, Upper St. Clair, Scott Township, Whitehall, South Park Township, Cecil-Bishop, Jefferson Hills, Castle Shannon, Pleasant Hills, Bridgeville, Wolfdale, McGovern and East Washington
Areas Affected
The warning covers Allegheny and Washington Counties in Pennsylvania.
Safety Information
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
