FFWCTP
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a
Flash Flood Warning for:
- Central Columbia County in central Pennsylvania
- East Central Montour County in central Pennsylvania
- Until 1130 PM EDT.
- At 829 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD:
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE:
Radar indicated.
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:
Bloomsburg, Berwick, Mifflinville, Lightstreet, Almedia, Fernville, Buckhorn, Jerseytown, Rupert, Rohrsburg, Iola, Mainville, Eyers Grove, Jonestown, Espy, Millville, Lime Ridge, Briar Creek, Orangeville and Stillwater.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
