Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 27 at 2:55AM EDT until August 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 11:55pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Lancaster, Lebanon and Schuylkill.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through late tonight.
* 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...
- Heavy thunderstorm downpours with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches
per hour could produce scattered areas of flash flooding this
afternoon into tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Schuylkill; Lebanon; Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov