Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 2:56AM EDT until August 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 11:56pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
FFWPBZ
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
* Until 600 AM EDT.
* At 256 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms have produced
between 2 and 4 inches of rain with an additional 1 to 2 inches of
rain possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Farmington, Chalkhill and Ohiopyle.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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:
Fayette, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov