Flood Advisory Updated

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Sun, Apr 14 @ 9:59pm

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Flood Advisory issued April 14 at 9:37PM EDT until April 18 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.

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

* WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh.

* WHEN...Until Thursday 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.
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 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 20.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below 18 feet
Thursday morning, and continue falling to 16.8 feet Friday
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 Monday afternoon at noon EDT.

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