Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 12:05PM EDT until August 7 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 9:05am
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 1205 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced 0.5
and 2 inches of rain so far with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...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...
Bethel Park, Gastonville, West Mifflin, Baldwin, Whitehall, South
Park Township, Jefferson Hills, Pleasant Hills, Clairton,
Glassport, Liberty, New Eagle, Elizabeth, Lincoln, West Elizabeth
and Finleyville.
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:
Allegheny, PA; Washington, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov