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Gettysburg National Military Park
Sunday August 18th, 2024 :: 03:23 a.m. EDT

Community

Flood Watch until 12:00AM Monday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Adams, Cumberland and Huntingdon.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain will develop this afternoon. Some of the area received heavy rainfall on Saturday, and much of the area had heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Debby a little over a week ago. The wet ground and possible rainfall may lead to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: HUNTINGDON ... CUMBERLAND ... ADAMS

Instructions:

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

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:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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