Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 3:23AM EDT until August 11 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 12:23am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
FFWCTP
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Somerset County in south central Pennsylvania...
* Until 630 AM EDT.
* At 323 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
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...
Somerset, Windber, Berlin, Friedens, Boswell, Davidsville, Central
City, Jerome, Acosta, Tire Hill, Ogletown, Jennerstown,
Hooversville, Indian Lake, Stoystown, Shanksville, Benson and Seven
Springs.
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Somerset, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov