Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 20 at 12:14PM EDT until August 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 9:14am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
areas, Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northern
Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Snyder,
Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, Sullivan, Union and York.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rain are expected this afternoon through the
evening. Rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Area Description:
Northern Clinton; Northern Lycoming; Sullivan; Southern Clinton; Southern Lycoming; Union; Snyder; Montour; Northumberland; Columbia; Dauphin; Schuylkill; Lebanon; York; Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov