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Flash Flood Warning for Bedford, PA; Somerset, PA

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Bedford, Somerset
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At 813 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in New Baltimore and Berlin. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law...

What the bulletin says to do

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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At 813 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in New Baltimore and Berlin. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law enforcement 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... Bedford, Meyersdale, Berlin, Central City, Buffalo Mills, Indian Lake, Schellsburg, Manns Choice, Shanksville, New Baltimore and Rainsburg.

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2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:13PM EDT until August 22 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA

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  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 22 at 6:48PM EDT until August 22 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS State College PA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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