Flood Watch for Schuylkill; Lebanon; Lancaster
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- Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Where: A portion of central...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Lancaster, Lebanon and Schuylkill. * WHEN...From noon EDT today through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Heavy thunderstorm downpours with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour could produce scattered areas of flash flooding this afternoon into tonight. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Watch issued August 27 at 2:55AM EDT until August 28 at 2:00AM 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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