Flood Watch until 02:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Cumberland, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Northern Centre, Perry, Snyder, Somerset, Southern Centre and Union.
* WHEN...From Noon EDT today through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Forecast rainfall totals of 2 to 3.5 inches combined with wet preceding conditions in some areas will contribute to an elevated risk of flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: CLEARFIELD ... NORTHERN CENTRE ... SOUTHERN CENTRE ... CAMBRIA ... BLAIR ... HUNTINGDON ... MIFFLIN ... JUNIATA ... SOMERSET ... BEDFORD ... FULTON ... FRANKLIN ... UNION ... SNYDER ... PERRY ... CUMBERLAND ... ADAMS
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Address/Location
Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 717-334-1124
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP NPSGETT followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch