Flood Advisory Updated
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Sat, Jan 27 @ 11:09am
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Flood Advisory issued January 27 at 10:10AM EST until January 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County.
.Runoff from recent rainfall, along with additional rainfall with
crossing low pressure tonight and Sunday, will result in elevated
levels along the Ohio River at Pittsburgh through Wednesday.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and previous snow melt continues.
* WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* 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 9:45 AM EST Saturday the stage was 19.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to near 18 feet Sunday
afternoon, before rising again to a crest of 19.7 feet early
Monday afternoon. The river should then fall below 18 feet
Wednesday evening.
- Action stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz.
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