Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 11:22AM EDT until August 7 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 8:22am
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1122 AM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced
between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain with the potential for to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing as confirmed
by local law enforcement.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Doppler Radar indicated.
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...
Kittanning, Ford City, West Kittanning, Rural Valley, Worthington,
Dayton, West Hills, Manorville, Ford Cliff, Applewold, Lenape
Heights, Timblin, Templeton, Distant and Mahoning Creek Lake.
State Route 356 between Headland Road and Hinchberger Road has
reported water over the runway with additional reports of ongoing
flooding northeast of Kittanning.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Armstrong, PA; Indiana, PA; Jefferson, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov