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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

824 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024



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Allegheny PA-Washington PA-Westmoreland PA-

824 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT THIS 

EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ALLEGHENY, EAST CENTRAL WASHINGTON AND 

WESTERN WESTMORELAND COUNTIES...



At 824 PM EDT, Trained weather spotters reported flooding along Main 

Street in New Eagle due to heavy rain within the warned area. 

Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall 

amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash 

flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, most likely in low 

lying areas.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.



SOURCE...Trained spotters 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...

  Bethel Park, McMurray, Canonsburg, Gastonville, South Park 

  Township, Jefferson Hills, Monessen, Clairton, Donora, 

  Monongahela, Charleroi, West Newton, Bentleyville, New Eagle, 

  Wickerham Manor-Fisher, Baidland, Elizabeth, North Charleroi, 

  Lincoln and Lynnwood-Pricedale.



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 4015 7974 4013 8003 4019 8020 4029 8017

      4029 7990 4025 7976



FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED



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