Flood Advisory Updated
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Flood Advisory issued April 11 at 10:51PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County.
.A strong storm system is moving across the Ohio River Valley,
spreading moderate to heavy rainfall over the region.
Runoff from this rain will be sufficient to cause the Ohio River at
the Point in Pittsburgh to rise above 18.0 feet and begin flooding
the Monongahela River Parking Wharf, reaching 22 feet Friday night
flooding the Tenth Street Bypass.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh.
* WHEN...Until Monday 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.
At 22.0 feet, The Tenth Street Bypass floods.
At 22.5 feet, The fountain plaza is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 17.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above 18 feet
tonight, and continue to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet early
Saturday morning. The river should fall below 18 feet by
Monday evening.
- 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 Friday afternoon at noon EDT.
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