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Gettysburg National Military Park
Sunday May 15th, 2022 :: 03:53 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 06:00PM

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Adams County in south central Pennsylvania... South Central Cumberland County in south central Pennsylvania...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 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 and automated gauges. 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... Aspers, Pine Grove Furnace, Bendersville, Idaville and Gardners.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ADAMS, PA ... CUMBERLAND, PA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 717-334-1124

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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