Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 9:20PM EDT until August 6 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 920 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by 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...
South Connellsville, Donegal, Champion, Indian Head, Mill Run,
Acme, Normalville and Jones Mills.
Flooding was reported on Buchanan Road southwest of Champion, with 10
to 20 inches of water over the road.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Fayette, PA; Westmoreland, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov