Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 5 at 11:03AM EDT until July 5 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 8:03am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
area, Columbiana, Pennsylvania, including the following areas,
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Higher Elevations of
Fayette, Higher Elevations of Indiana, Higher Elevations of
Westmoreland, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington and
Westmoreland, and West Virginia, including the following areas,
Brooke, Hancock and Ohio.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Not every
location in the flash flood watch will see rain, however downpours
are likely with any shower or storm.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- rainfall that occurred Saturday and forecast rainfall through
tonight.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross
Township, Wheeling, McCandless Township, Monroeville, Cranberry,
Moon Township, New Castle, McMurray, Greensburg, Weirton,
McKeesport, Hermitage, Sharon, Indiana and Butler.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Columbiana; Mercer; Lawrence; Butler; Beaver; Allegheny; Armstrong; Washington; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
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