Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 5 at 6:50PM EDT until July 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 650 PM EDT, 911 Call Center reported thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate up to 1 inch
per 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...
Indiana, Homer City, Blairsville, Black Lick, Avonmore, Saltsburg,
West Lebanon, New Florence, New Alexandria, Chevy Chase Heights,
Seward, Bolivar, Armagh, Lucerne Mines, Jacksonville, Brush Vly and
Yellow Creek State Park.
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:
Indiana, PA; Westmoreland, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: