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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

1248 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024



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Allegheny PA-Washington PA-

1248 PM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS 

AFTERNOON FOR ALLEGHENY AND NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...



At 1248 PM EDT, Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches has led to rapid rises on 

creeks and streams and lingering water in urban areas. Flooding 

impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected for 

the next several hours. Flash flooding is already occurring.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.



SOURCE...Law enforcement 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 may experience flash flooding include...

  Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross Township, 

  McCandless Township, Monroeville, Moon Township, McMurray, 

  McKeesport, Franklin Park, Canonsburg, Gastonville, Shaler 

  Township, Plum, West Mifflin, North Side Pittsburgh, Baldwin, 

  Upper St. Clair and Hampton Township.



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.



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LAT...LON 4060 8019 4061 8018 4061 8015 4062 8015

      4059 7989 4045 7976 4039 7975 4039 7976

      4030 7979 4026 7994 4025 8014 4029 8024

      4040 8026 4055 8026



FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR



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