Tuesday, September 12, 2023

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

  


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for late Tuesday for Schuylkill County.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Southern Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and York.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

A frontal boundary will bring a round of rain and thunderstorms to the area this evening into tonight. Some of the thunderstorms could produce torrential downpours, with rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches or locally higher possible. With the recent wet conditions this could be enough rain to cause additional flooding or flash flooding concerns.