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Berks, PA

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At 215 AM EDT, The heaviest of the rain has tapered off but it brought 1 to 2 inches of rainfall with streamflows remaining high. For this reason the Flash Flood Warning remains in effect at this time. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Reading, Wyomissing, Birdsboro, Kutztown, Hamburg, Fleetwood, Sinking Spring, Laureldale, Womelsdorf, Wernersville, Topton and Robesonia.

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.

Areas

Berks, PA

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of east central Pennsylvania, including the following county, Berks. * WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1127 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - For Manatawny Creek at Spangville: At 11:15pm the stage was 6.21 feet. Flood Stage is 6 feet. ... For Schuylkill River at Reading: At 10:15pm the stage was 4.33 feet. Flood Stage is 15.5 feet. - 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.

Areas

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

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* 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.

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Lancaster, PA

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...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

Lancaster, PA; Lebanon, PA

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...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR NORTHWESTERN LANCASTER AND SOUTHEASTERN LEBANON COUNTIES... At 1259 AM EDT, Local law enforcement continue to respond to water rescues across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Northern Lancaster County. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lancaster, Ephrata, Elizabethtown, Columbia, Lititz, Millersville, Willow Street, Mount Joy, Manheim, East Petersburg, Cornwall, Akron, Leola, Salunga-Landisville, Denver, Maytown, Reamstown, Rothsville, Mountville and Marietta.

Instruction

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.