Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 10:52PM EDT until September 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 7:52pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Dauphin and York.
* WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1052 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Middletown, Steelton, Hummelstown, Valley Green, Highspire,
Royalton, Goldsboro, Three Mile Island, Penn State Harrisburg
and Harrisburg International Airport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Dauphin, PA; York, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA