Flood Advisory Updated
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Mon, Jan 29 @ 1:04pm
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Flood Advisory issued January 29 at 11:20AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County.
.The Ohio River at the Point in Pittsburgh is forecast to crest
later this afternoon at 23.00 feet. Over the next three days, the
Ohio River is forecast to fall steadily before falling below 18.0
feet Thursday morning.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.
* 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.
At 22.0 feet, The Tenth Street Bypass floods.
At 23.0 feet, Clemente Park is flooded.
At 24.5 feet, The fountain in Point State Park is flooded.
At 25.0 feet, The Parkway Central (also known as the bathtub) is
closed by flooding. Lower North Side businesses are affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 22.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0
feet this afternoon.
- 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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