Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 3:33PM EDT until July 5 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 333 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Tyrone. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding have been observed in Tyrone.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Tyrone, Bald Eagle, Warriors Mark, Osceola Mills, Tipton,
Houtzdale, Sandy Ridge, Blandburg, Birmingham, Prince Gallitzin
State Park, Irvona, Coalport, Ramey, Brisbin, Glen Hope and
Delgrosso's Amusement Park.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain, hundreds of low water crossings are potentially
dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find
an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Blair, PA; Cambria, PA; Centre, PA; Clearfield, PA; Huntingdon, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: