Wednesday, July 16, 2025

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County and Most of Central Pennsylvania


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Schuylkill County and most of Central Pennsylvania.
(July 16th, 2025) FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THISEVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Adams, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, Southern Lycoming, Sullivan, Union and York.

* WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with intense rainfall rates around 2 inches per hour could result in isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible within a short 1 to 3 hour duration with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches possible.o 3 hour duration with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches possible.