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Flash Flood Warning for Clarion, PA; Jefferson, PA

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Clarion, Jefferson
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At 804 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooded roadways along US322 near Brookville. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash...

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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At 804 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooded roadways along US322 near Brookville. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. 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... Brookville, Reynoldsville, Sykesville, Falls Creek, Summerville, Corsica and Knox-Dale.

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  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 8:04PM EDT until August 16 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 7:17PM EDT until August 16 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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

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