Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 7:06AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 4:06am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
Repetitive rounds of precipitation through Tuesday night will raise
flash flood potential.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
area, Columbiana and Pennsylvania, including the following areas,
Allegheny, Beaver, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland and
Westmoreland.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall through Tuesday night is expected to average
from 1.0 to 1.5 inches across the watch area. However, there is
the potential for isolated locations to receive an additional 2
to 3 inches. With the soil already saturated, such rain totals
could create flash flooding conditions.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Columbiana; Beaver; Allegheny; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov