Flood Advisory Updated
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Pittsburgh
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Thu, Jan 25 @ 11:34pm
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Flood Advisory issued January 25 at 11:06PM EST until January 28 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the Monongahela
Parking Wharf.
At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the North Shore riverwalk
between the stadiums.
At 19.5 feet, The Monongahela Parking Wharf is completely flooded.
At 20.0 feet, Water is up to one foot deep in the lower areas of
the North Shore Riverwalk.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to to 18.0 feet by
7AM this morning, impacting the Mon Parking Wharf, and crest
at 19.5 feet early Saturday morning.
- Action stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz.
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