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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

1014 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024



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Allegheny PA-Fayette PA-Greene PA-Washington PA-Marion WV-

Monongalia WV-Wetzel WV-

1014 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR 

SOUTHEASTERN ALLEGHENY, WESTERN FAYETTE, EASTERN GREENE, 

SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON, MARION, MONONGALIA AND EASTERN WETZEL 

COUNTIES...



At 1014 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain across the 

warned area. Between 1.2 and 1.8 inches of rain have fallen. 

Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the 

warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.



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 will experience flash flooding include...

  Morgantown, McKeesport, Fairmont, Westover, Mannington, Star City, 

  Jefferson Hills, Monessen, Clairton, California, Donora, 

  Monongahela, Charleroi, Masontown, Pleasant Valley, Bentleyville, 

  Liberty, Brownsville, Winfield and Fredericktown-Millsboro.



Numerous roads were flooded. Streams and creeks were rapidly rising 

and will cause additional flooding.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 

dangers of flooding.



Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.



Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 

unstable and unsafe.



Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 

enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 

Weather Service when you can do so safely.



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LAT...LON 3974 8046 3987 8017 4034 7985 4033 7983

      4020 7985 4020 7987 4016 7986 4016 7990

      4013 7986 3956 7996 3939 8005 3939 8009

      3941 8011 3939 8020 3944 8028 3947 8049

      3943 8052 3943 8056



FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED



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