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Flash Flood Warning for Blair, PA; Cambria, PA

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Blair, Cambria
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What is happening

At 824 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Portage in Cambria County, and Altoona, Hollidaysburg and surrounding townships in Blair County. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring....

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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At 824 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Portage in Cambria County, and Altoona, Hollidaysburg and surrounding townships in Blair County. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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... Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Portage, Lakemont, Cresson, Gallitzin, Duncansville, Salix-Beauty Line Park, Beaverdale-Lloydell, Lilly, Sankertown, St. Michael, Dunlo, Horseshoe Curve, Canoe Creek State Park, East Freedom, Spring Hill, Tunnelhill and Newry.

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  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:24PM EDT until August 22 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA

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  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 22 at 7:52PM EDT until August 22 at 11:45PM 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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