Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:05PM EDT until July 7 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Elk County.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several
hours for all the water from these storms to work through local
drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 905 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding is
already occurring. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
St. Marys, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Wilcox, Brandy Camp,
Portland Mills, Brockport, East Branch Dam and Kersey.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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:
Elk, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: