Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Flood Watch Remains in Effect for Schuylkill County Until Late Tuesday

A Flood Watch from the National Weather Service remains in effect for Schuylkill County until late Tuesday.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Columbia, Montour, Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Southern Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga.

* Through this evening

* Locally heavy rainfall of over one inch in less than an hour remains possible today into this evening, and could result in additional flooding. Very wet ground and elevated streamflows will contribute to an increased risk of flooding.

* Flood prone roads adjacent to streams could be eroded and washed out by high, fast-moving water. If you encounter water over the roads turn around and seek and alternate route. It especially difficult at night to discern the depth of water over a road, and even if that road may be washed out.