National Weather Service issues FLASH FLOOD WARNING for parts of South-Central Pa.
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
Southeastern Columbia County in central Pennsylvania…
Southeastern Northumberland County in central Pennsylvania…
West Central Schuylkill County in central Pennsylvania…
North Central Dauphin County in south central Pennsylvania…
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 153 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
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…
Berwick, Shamokin, Mount Carmel, Kulpmont, Elysburg,
Fairview-Ferndale, Trevorton, Lykens, Catawissa, Marshallton,
Mifflinville, Almedia, Aristes, Numidia, Wilburton Number One,
Locustdale and Slabtown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.