Flood Warning Updated
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Pittsburgh
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Thu, Apr 4 @ 10:09pm
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Flood Warning issued April 4 at 9:50PM EDT until April 5 at 3:37AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* 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 22.5 feet, The fountain plaza is flooded.
At 24.0 feet, Water enters the outer pool of the fountain.
At 24.9 feet, Water entes the inner pool of the fountain.
At 25.0 feet, The Parkway Central (also known as the bathtub) is
closed by flooding. Lower North Side businesses are affected.
At 26.0 feet, State Correctional Institution Pittsburgh is impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 25.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EDT Thursday was 28.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.0 feet Tuesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
25.0 feet on 03/07/1967.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EDT.
This notification was posted by Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen (Beta) is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
