Flood Advisory Updated

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Sun, Apr 7 @ 9:49pm

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Flood Advisory issued April 7 at 9:17PM EDT until April 8 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...

Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County.

.River levels across the district remain high due to lingering
runoff and necessary reservoir releases slowing the fall.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 18.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below 18 feet by
Monday 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.

The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 800 AM EDT.

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