Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 12:26PM EDT until July 10 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 9:26am
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Bedford, Franklin, Fulton and Somerset.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will rapidly increase in coverage
this afternoon across south central Pennsylvania. Rainfall
rates of 2-3"/hr are likely at times, leading to 2-4" of rain
with locally higher amounts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Somerset; Bedford; Fulton; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
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