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Franklin; Dauphin; Lebanon; Cumberland; Adams; York; Lancaster

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Description

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain fell over most of the watch area on Monday and Monday night. More thunderstorms are expected later today and early tonight. The wet soils will cause the rain to run off into the already-high streams and creeks. Less than one inch of additional rainfall later today may be enough to cause flash flooding. The greatest risk for flooding is south of the Turnpike. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Areas

Lancaster, PA

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Description

...The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Pennsylvania... Conestoga River at Lancaster affecting Lancaster County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Conestoga River at Lancaster. * WHEN...From this morning to late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Grofftown Road will flood. At 13.0 feet, Several homes are affected by high water. At 14.0 feet, The footbridge near the confluence of Stauffer Run begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet and rising rapidly. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage to around 12 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning to around 10 feet this evening. Additional rainfall is expected later today and this evening. That will push the river back up to around 11 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall again on Wednesday and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued later this morning.

Areas

Franklin; Dauphin; Lebanon; Cumberland; Adams; York; Lancaster

Note

Description

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain fell over most of the watch area on Monday and Monday night. More thunderstorms are expected later today and early tonight. The wet soils will cause the rain to run off into the already-high streams and creeks. Less than one inch of additional rainfall later today may be enough to cause flash flooding. The greatest risk for flooding is south of the Turnpike. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Areas

Lancaster, PA

Note

Description

...The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Pennsylvania... Conestoga River at Lancaster affecting Lancaster County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Conestoga River at Lancaster. * WHEN...From this morning to late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Grofftown Road will flood. At 13.0 feet, Several homes are affected by high water. At 14.0 feet, The footbridge near the confluence of Stauffer Run begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet and rising rapidly. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage to around 12 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning to around 10 feet this evening. Additional rainfall is expected later today and this evening. That will push the river back up to around 11 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall again on Wednesday and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued later this morning.