Flood Advisory Issued for Clinton, Surrounding Counties
STATE COLLEGE, PA – The National Weather Service Thursday afternoon issued a flood advisory for Clinton and surrounding counties. The service cites the combination of heavy rain and melting snow, expected to cause minor flooding. Meanwhile a flood watch remains in effect through Friday morning.
The flood advisory alert:
Weather Alerts-Lock Haven, PA
Flood Advisory from THU 4:15 PM EST until THU 8:15 PM EST
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Affected Area
Clinton County
Description
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for… Rain and Snowmelt in… Centre County in central Pennsylvania… Cameron County in north central Pennsylvania… Clinton County in north central Pennsylvania… Lycoming County in north central Pennsylvania… Potter County in north central Pennsylvania… Sullivan County in north central Pennsylvania… Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania… Until 815 PM EST. At 415 PM EST, heavy rain and melting snow were observed in north central Pennsylvania. Up to two inches of rain has already fallen. Heavy rain and melting snow will cause minor flooding of small creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas. Some locations that will experience flooding include… State College, Williamsport, Lock Haven, Bellefonte, Montoursville, Jersey Shore, Mansfield, Wellsboro, Carroll, Cameron, Woodward, Boalsburg, Wharton, Keating, Morris, Pleasant Gap, Philipsburg, Coudersport and Lamar. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Meanwhile a flood watch remains in effect until Friday morning:
Description
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING… The Flood Watch continues for A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Bedford, Blair, Cameron, Fulton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, Potter, Southern Centre and Southern Clinton. Through Friday morning The combination of heavy rain and melting snow will increase the risk of flooding on Christmas Eve into Christmas Day. Significant rises are expected on small streams and creeks. Urban and poor drainage flooding is more probable due to both storm drains that are clogged with piles of snow and to the briefly intense rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
