FAYETTE, PA; Greene, PA; Washington, PA; Westmo… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Western Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southeastern Greene County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southeastern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... North Central Monongalia County in northern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1130 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations
Flooding in Fayette, PA; Greene, PA; Washington, PA; Westmoreland, PA; Monongalia, WV can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS