Flood Watch issued August 11 at 2:38AM EDT until August 12 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Somerset county.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of thunderstorms today and tonight will track
southeast across the region and bring another 1 to 2 inches of
rain to most parts of Somerset county. Localized additional
rainfall amounts of up to 3 inches are possible where multiple
storms train over the same area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Repetitive rounds of precipitation through tonight will raise
flash flood potential.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While most locations will generally see less than 2 inches of
rainfall, isolated locations could see up to 2 to 4 inches,
which would create high water issues through portions of far
western Maryland.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information
Safety instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Garrett County.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible
through tonight in western Maryland. While most locations
will generally see less than 2 inches of rainfall, isolated
locations could see up to 2 to 4 inches. This could lead to
additional flash flooding given elevated stream levels from
prior heavy rain.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.
Safety instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
...The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Pennsylvania...
Youghiogheny River near Confluence affecting Somerset County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Youghiogheny River near Confluence.
* WHEN...From this morning to this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The right bank of the river overflows
downstream of confluence and about 1/4 mile upstream from the
gaging station.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
73°22% rain
66°71% rain
66°72% rain
