Flood Warning Issued for Clinton County and Surrounding Areas
A Flood Warning has been issued for Clinton County and surrounding areas in central Pennsylvania due to excessive rainfall. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions as flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas is either imminent or already occurring. Additional heavy rainfall is expected to exacerbate the situation, potentially leading to dangerous conditions. Stay alert, avoid flooded roads, and seek higher ground if necessary. This warning is in effect until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
Flood Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
954 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024
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Cameron PA-Clearfield PA-Clinton PA-Elk PA-Lycoming PA-McKean PA-
Potter PA-Tioga PA-
954 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Cameron, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean,
Potter and Tioga.
* WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 953 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain continuing.
Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wellsboro, Cameron, Wharton, Coudersport, Port Allegany,
Emporium, Elkland, Roulette, Galeton, Shinglehouse,
Westfield, Genesee, Betula, Gaines, Force, Benezette, Cherry
Springs State Park, Denton Hill State Park, Lyman Run State
Park and Cross Fork.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain, low water crossings are potentially dangerous in
heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate
route.
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LAT...LON 4162 7845 4200 7822 4200 7729 4173 7730
4147 7760 4121 7806 4124 7852
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