WGUS71 KCTP 230020
FFSCTP

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
820 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

PAC021-111-230145-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cambria PA-Somerset PA-
820 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CAMBRIA AND NORTH CENTRAL SOMERSET
COUNTIES...

At 820 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in
Johnstown and surrounding townships. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Johnstown, Westmont, Belmont, Nanty-Glo, Geistown, Southmont,
  Vinco, Dale, East Conemaugh, South Fork, Sidman, St. Michael,
  Daisytown, Ehrenfeld, Tire Hill, Elim, Mundys Corner, Lorain,
  Brownstown and Summerhill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4029 7905 4031 7904 4034 7902 4034 7901
      4048 7893 4045 7869 4028 7879 4021 7911
      4023 7910 4025 7908 4026 7908

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

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