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Flash Flood Warning for Lancaster, PA; York, PA

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Lancaster, York
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What is happening

At 513 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in East Hempfield Township, West Hempfield Township and Columbia borough. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but little additional rainfall is expected. Flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by...

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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Bulletin details

At 513 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in East Hempfield Township, West Hempfield Township and Columbia borough. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but little additional rainfall is expected. Flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by earlier 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... Columbia, Mount Joy, East Petersburg, East York, Stonybrook-Wilshire, Salunga-Landisville, Maytown, Mountville, Hallam, Marietta, Wrightsville, Yorklyn, Rheems, Yorkana, East Prospect, Washington Boro and Lancaster Airport.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 5:13PM EDT until August 7 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 2:42PM EDT until August 7 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA

    Official revision

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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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