Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 2:49PM EDT until July 9 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
FFWCTP
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Lancaster County in south central Pennsylvania...
* Until 530 PM EDT.
* At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Lancaster, Millersville, Willow Street, New Holland, Leola,
Paradise, Churchtown, Bareville, Lampeter, Intercourse, Blue Ball,
Gordonville, Goodville, Bird-In-Hand, Smoketown, White Horse,
Dutch Wonderland, Franklin And Marshall College and Millersville
University.
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.
Area Description:
Lancaster, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: