Flash Flood Warning for Clearfield, PA
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- Clearfield
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What is happening
At 833 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen, particularly the area north of Glen Hope and south of Curwensville. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or...
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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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Bulletin details
At 833 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen, particularly the area north of Glen Hope and south of Curwensville. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Jeffries, Irvona, and Glen Hope.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:33PM EDT until August 22 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued August 22 at 7:42PM 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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