Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 5:01PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 2:01pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Pennsylvania, including the
following county, Erie.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or
other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 501 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Erie, North East, Northwest Harborcreek, Harborcreek,
Lawrence Park, Wesleyville and Northwest Harborcr.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Erie, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov