Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 4:29PM EDT until July 5 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 429 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 2.5
to 3.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...911 Call Center reported.
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...
Punxsutawney, Clarion, Brookville, Knox, Rimersburg, Reynoldsville,
Brockway, New Bethlehem, Sykesville, Falls Creek, East Brady,
Parker, Sligo, Big Run, Strattanville, Summerville, Limestone,
Hawthorn and Shippenville.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Armstrong, PA; Clarion, PA; Jefferson, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: