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.
...The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Pennsylvania...
Youghiogheny River At Connellsville affecting Fayette County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Youghiogheny River at Connellsville.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding begins in the vicinity of Yough
Park. At 14.0 feet, Several inches of water floods basements of
about 30 homes along left bank. River is bankful along the left
bank just downstream from the Crawford Street Bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning 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.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.8
feet on 01/12/2005.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM EDT.
...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.
78°7% rain
70°37% rain
68°81% rain
68°72% rain
66°75% rain
64°44% rain
