Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 9:16PM EDT until September 18 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
FFWCTP
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Somerset County in south central Pennsylvania...
* Until 1215 AM EDT.
* At 916 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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...
Windber, Boswell, Davidsville, Central City, Jerome, Tire Hill,
Ogletown, Jennerstown, Hooversville and Benson.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Somerset, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov