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River Flood Warning 21, NWS State College, PA
NWS State College, PA issued this river flood warning at Apr 3, 2024, 9:02 PM EDT for Dauphin County, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Apr 3, 2024, 10:15 PM EDT. It was in force for 20 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 3, 2024, 9:02 PM EDT (01:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 3, 2024, 10:15 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 4, 2024, 6:27 PM EDT
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS State College, PA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Dauphin County, PA, Lebanon County, PA
The radar
The State College radar (KCCX), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Swatara Creek near Hershey (HERP1).
- Action stage
- 6 ft
- Minor stage
- 7 ft
- Moderate stage
- 10 ft
- Major stage
- 14 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01573560, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
771
WGUS41 KCTP 040102
FLWCTP
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
902 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Pennsylvania...
Swatara Creek near Hershey affecting Dauphin and Lebanon Counties.
Swatara Creek above Middletown affecting Dauphin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued later tonight.
&&
PAC043-075-041315-
/O.NEW.KCTP.FL.W.0021.240404T0215Z-240404T1930Z/
/HERP1.1.ER.240404T0215Z.240404T0600Z.240404T1330Z.NO/
902 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek near Hershey.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The right, or north bank begins to
overflow. Several roadways upstream of the gage are affected by
high water.
At 8.0 feet, The right, or north bank overflows. Several roads are
affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:31 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest just above 7 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4038 7663 4034 7659 4027 7662 4024 7668
4026 7676 4032 7668
$$
PAC043-041315-
/O.NEW.KCTP.FL.W.0022.240404T0401Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTLP1.1.ER.240404T0401Z.240405T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
902 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek above Middletown.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor over bank flooding begins near the
Vine Street Bridge downstream to the Susquehanna River.
At 12.0 feet, Both banks overflow upstream of the Vine Street
Bridge and several basements are affected.
At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in the vicinity of Few Avenue and
near the community swimming pool.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
around midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest
between 13 and 14 feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4026 7676 4024 7668 4019 7669 4016 7672
4018 7675
$$
Dangelo5 follow-up statements
516
WGUS81 KCTP 040342
FLSCTP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...The Flood Warnings continue for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station affecting Centre and
Clinton Counties.
Frankstown Branch Of The Juniata at Williamsburg affecting
Huntingdon and Blair Counties.
Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek affecting Huntingdon and
Blair Counties.
Juniata River at Lewistown affecting Juniata and Mifflin Counties.
Juniata River at Huntingdon affecting Huntingdon County.
Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg affecting Huntingdon County.
Penns Creek near Penns Creek affecting Union and Snyder Counties.
Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown affecting Cumberland County.
Swatara Creek near Hershey affecting Dauphin and Lebanon Counties.
Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern affecting Schuylkill and Lebanon
Counties.
Swatara Creek above Middletown affecting Dauphin County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued early Thursday morning.
&&
PAC043-075-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240404T1930Z/
/HERP1.1.ER.240404T0233Z.240404T0600Z.240404T1800Z.NO/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek near Hershey.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The right, or north bank begins to
overflow. Several roadways upstream of the gage are affected by
high water.
At 8.0 feet, The right, or north bank overflows. Several roads are
affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest below 8
feet early tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early
Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4038 7663 4034 7659 4027 7662 4024 7668
4026 7676 4032 7668
$$
PAC075-107-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240404T2218Z/
/HTVP1.1.ER.240403T1839Z.240404T0600Z.240404T2024Z.NO/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Several driveways and other minor roadways
are affected. Water begins to enter some basements.
At 10.0 feet, High water isolates several houses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting now and will begin falling
to below flood stage Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4059 7648 4052 7639 4037 7647 4034 7659
4038 7663 4043 7658
$$
PAC067-087-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-240404T2145Z/
/LWSP1.1.ER.240404T0414Z.240404T0600Z.240404T0800Z.NO/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Juniata River at Lewistown.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:01 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 22.9 feet and near
steady.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest at flood stage
early tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late
tonight.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4050 7776 4067 7754 4058 7735 4052 7741
4058 7751 4045 7771
$$
PAC109-119-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240404T1912Z/
/PNCP1.1.ER.240403T1911Z.240404T0300Z.240404T0936Z.NO/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Penns Creek near Penns Creek.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, The left, or north bank overflows
downstream of the Route 104 bridge. A campground is affected. A
number of secondary roads in the Penns Creek drainage are affected
by high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet and near
steady.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting now and is expected to fall
below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4089 7712 4089 7705 4089 7698 4086 7698
4085 7706 4086 7711
$$
PAC061-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240404T2000Z/
/HUJP1.2.ER.240403T1359Z.240404T0000Z.240404T1000Z.NO/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Juniata River at Huntingdon.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, High water will begin to affect the Ames
Plaza on the right, or south bank.
At 13.0 feet, Several homes located outside of the levee system
will flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:02 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet and falling
slowly.
- Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall
below flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4054 7806 4055 7800 4050 7799 4047 7797
4046 7799 4048 7803
$$
PAC041-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240406T0600Z/
/HGSP1.1.ER.240403T1406Z.240404T1200Z.240405T1800Z.NO/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Low lying areas in the vicinity of Erbs
Bridge Road, Prowell Road, Stone Spring Lane, and Oyster Mill Road
are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.0 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest between 9
and 10 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4023 7747 4028 7713 4031 7692 4023 7689
4020 7715 4015 7748
$$
PAC061-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240405T0600Z/
/SLYP1.2.ER.240403T1100Z.240404T0600Z.240404T2024Z.NO/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg exceeds its
banks. Several homes are affected.
At 12.0 feet, Flood waters from Aughwick Creek cover portions of
Gilbo Road, Aughwick Mills Road and Keystone Road in Shirley
Township.
At 13.2 feet, Route 522 closes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.8 feet and rising
slowly.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of near
13 feet early tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4038 7789 4036 7782 4030 7783 4023 7788
4025 7795 4032 7791
$$
PAC027-035-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240406T0600Z/
/BECP1.1.ER.240403T1343Z.240404T0237Z.240406T0000Z.NO/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Overgrown pastures and agricultural fields
on the left bank are affected by high water.
At 11.0 feet, High water levels threaten the cottage area of Mill
Hall downstream of Beech Creek Station.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:37 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet and steady.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:37 PM EDT Wednesday was 12.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting now and is expected to fall
below flood stage Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 7765 4112 7756 4114 7752 4110 7742
4107 7749 4104 7758
$$
PAC013-061-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240404T1545Z/
/WIBP1.3.ER.240403T0352Z.240403T2200Z.240404T1408Z.NO/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Frankstown Branch Of The Juniata at Williamsburg.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The right, or south bank overflows. The
Road near the river upstream of Williamsburg is inundated. A few
homes experience basement flooding.
At 13.0 feet, Sections of route 866 from Williamsburg to Ganister
are covered by flood waters.
At 15.0 feet, Many homes on the right, or south bank will be
affected by high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet and
falling.
- Recent Activity...The river stage crested at 15.5 feet early
Wednesday afternoon.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4042 7832 4048 7833 4051 7821 4058 7813
4054 7806 4045 7816
$$
PAC013-061-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240404T1536Z/
/SPKP1.2.ER.240402T1934Z.240403T1545Z.240404T0925Z.NO/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, The left, or north bank overflows,
affecting several homes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:16 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet and falling.
- Recent Activity...The river crested at 10.1 feet earlier
Wednesday evening.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4066 7818 4063 7812 4059 7803 4057 7811
4059 7816 4064 7822
$$
PAC043-041545-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0022.240404T0401Z-000000T0000Z/
/MTLP1.1.ER.240404T0600Z.240405T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek above Middletown.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor overbank flooding begins near the
Vine Street Bridge downstream to the Susquehanna River.
At 12.0 feet, Both banks overflow upstream of the Vine Street
Bridge and several basements are affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.2 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest
between 13 and 14 feet Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4026 7676 4024 7668 4019 7669 4016 7672
4018 7675
$$
Dangelo762
WGUS81 KCTP 040819
FLSCTP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
419 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station affecting Centre and
Clinton Counties.
Juniata River at Huntingdon affecting Huntingdon County.
Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg affecting Huntingdon County.
Penns Creek near Penns Creek affecting Union and Snyder Counties.
Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown affecting Cumberland County.
Swatara Creek above Middletown affecting Dauphin County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Frankstown Branch Of The Juniata at Williamsburg affecting Blair
and Huntingdon Counties.
Swatara Creek near Hershey affecting Dauphin and Lebanon Counties.
Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern affecting Schuylkill and Lebanon
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued later this morning.
&&
PAC043-042030-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240407T0600Z/
/MTLP1.1.ER.240404T0752Z.240405T0000Z.240407T0000Z.UU/
419 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek above Middletown.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor overbank flooding begins near the
Vine Street Bridge downstream to the Susquehanna River.
At 12.0 feet, Both banks overflow upstream of the Vine Street
Bridge and several basements are affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4026 7676 4024 7668 4019 7669 4016 7672
4018 7675
$$
PAC043-075-042030-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240405T0112Z/
/HERP1.1.ER.240404T0233Z.240404T1200Z.240404T1912Z.NO/
419 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek near Hershey.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The right, or north bank begins to
overflow. Several roadways upstream of the gage are affected by
high water.
At 8.0 feet, The right, or north bank overflows. Several roads are
affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:46 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.3
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4038 7663 4034 7659 4027 7662 4024 7668
4026 7676 4032 7668
$$
PAC075-107-042030-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240405T0336Z/
/HTVP1.1.ER.240403T1839Z.240404T0715Z.240404T2136Z.NO/
419 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Several driveways and other minor roadways
are affected. Water begins to enter some basements.
At 10.0 feet, High water isolates several houses.
At 12.0 feet, A number of secondary roads are closed, resulting in
some evacuations. A few homes are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 3.6 feet early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4059 7648 4052 7639 4037 7647 4034 7659
4038 7663 4043 7658
$$
PAC109-119-041630-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240404T1626Z/
/PNCP1.1.ER.240403T1911Z.240404T0300Z.240404T1031Z.NO/
419 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Penns Creek near Penns Creek.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, The left, or north bank overflows
downstream of the Route 104 bridge. A campground is affected. A
number of secondary roads in the Penns Creek drainage are affected
by high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this morning and continue falling to 4.7 feet early Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4089 7712 4089 7705 4089 7698 4086 7698
4085 7706 4086 7711
$$
PAC061-041745-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240404T1735Z/
/HUJP1.2.ER.240403T1359Z.240404T0000Z.240404T1135Z.NO/
419 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Juniata River at Huntingdon.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, High water will begin to affect the Ames
Plaza on the right, or south bank.
At 13.0 feet, Several homes located outside of the levee system
will flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:01 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this morning and continue falling to 4.8 feet early Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4054 7806 4055 7800 4050 7799 4047 7797
4046 7799 4048 7803
$$
PAC041-042030-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240405T2230Z/
/HGSP1.1.ER.240403T1406Z.240404T1200Z.240405T1630Z.NO/
419 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Low lying areas in the vicinity of Erbs
Bridge Road, Prowell Road, Stone Spring Lane, and Oyster Mill Road
are flooded.
At 10.0 feet, Some residences in the vicinity of Erb's Bridge
Road, Prowell Road, Stone Spring Lane, and Oyster Mill Road are
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.3
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4023 7747 4028 7713 4031 7692 4023 7689
4020 7715 4015 7748
$$
PAC061-042030-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240405T0210Z/
/SLYP1.2.ER.240403T1100Z.240404T0400Z.240404T2010Z.NO/
419 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg exceeds its
banks. Several homes are affected.
At 12.0 feet, Flood waters from Aughwick Creek cover portions of
Gilbo Road, Aughwick Mills Road and Keystone Road in Shirley
Township.
At 13.2 feet, Route 522 closes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 6.0 feet early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4038 7789 4036 7782 4030 7783 4023 7788
4025 7795 4032 7791
$$
PAC027-035-042030-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240405T1930Z/
/BECP1.1.ER.240403T1343Z.240404T0415Z.240405T1330Z.NO/
419 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Overgrown pastures and agricultural fields
on the left bank are affected by high water.
At 11.0 feet, High water levels threaten the cottage area of Mill
Hall downstream of Beech Creek Station.
At 13.0 feet, Homes in the cottage area are isolated by high water
from Bald Eagle Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.7 feet early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4110 7765 4112 7756 4114 7752 4110 7742
4107 7749 4104 7758
$$
PAC013-061-042030-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240404T2151Z/
/WIBP1.3.ER.240403T0352Z.240403T2200Z.240404T1551Z.NO/
419 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Frankstown Branch Of The Juniata at Williamsburg.
* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The right, or south bank overflows. The
Road near the river upstream of Williamsburg is inundated. A few
homes experience basement flooding.
At 13.0 feet, Sections of route 866 from Williamsburg to Ganister
are covered by flood waters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 AM EDT
Thursday was 15.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this morning and continue falling to 6.0 feet early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4042 7832 4048 7833 4051 7821 4058 7813
4054 7806 4045 7816
$$
Steinbugl782
WGUS81 KCTP 041540
FLSCTP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1140 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station affecting Clinton and
Centre Counties.
Frankstown Branch Of The Juniata at Williamsburg affecting Blair
and Huntingdon Counties.
Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg affecting Huntingdon County.
Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown affecting Cumberland County.
Swatara Creek above Middletown affecting Dauphin County.
Swatara Creek near Hershey affecting Dauphin and Lebanon Counties.
Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern affecting Schuylkill and Lebanon
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued later today.
&&
PAC043-050345-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240407T0600Z/
/MTLP1.1.ER.240404T0752Z.240405T0600Z.240407T0100Z.UU/
1140 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek above Middletown.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor overbank flooding begins near the
Vine Street Bridge downstream to the Susquehanna River.
At 12.0 feet, Both banks overflow upstream of the Vine Street
Bridge and several basements are affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:15 AM EDT Thursday was 11.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4026 7676 4024 7668 4019 7669 4016 7672
4018 7675
$$
PAC043-075-050115-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240405T0112Z/
/HERP1.1.ER.240404T0233Z.240404T1431Z.240404T1800Z.NO/
1140 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek near Hershey.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The right, or north bank begins to
overflow. Several roadways upstream of the gage are affected by
high water.
At 8.0 feet, The right, or north bank overflows. Several roads are
affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:17 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:17 AM EDT Thursday was 7.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this afternoon and continue falling to 3.5 feet Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4038 7663 4034 7659 4027 7662 4024 7668
4026 7676 4032 7668
$$
PAC075-107-050345-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240405T0336Z/
/HTVP1.1.ER.240403T1839Z.240404T0715Z.240404T2100Z.NO/
1140 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Several driveways and other minor roadways
are affected. Water begins to enter some basements.
At 10.0 feet, High water isolates several houses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:15 AM EDT Thursday was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 3.5 feet Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4059 7648 4052 7639 4037 7647 4034 7659
4038 7663 4043 7658
$$
PAC041-050345-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240405T2230Z/
/HGSP1.1.ER.240403T1406Z.240404T0915Z.240405T1200Z.NO/
1140 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Low lying areas in the vicinity of Erbs
Bridge Road, Prowell Road, Stone Spring Lane, and Oyster Mill Road
are flooded.
At 10.0 feet, Some residences in the vicinity of Erb's Bridge
Road, Prowell Road, Stone Spring Lane, and Oyster Mill Road are
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM EDT Thursday was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.2 feet Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4023 7747 4028 7713 4031 7692 4023 7689
4020 7715 4015 7748
$$
PAC061-050215-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240405T0210Z/
/SLYP1.2.ER.240403T1100Z.240404T0400Z.240404T1930Z.NO/
1140 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Aughwick Creek at Shirleysburg exceeds its
banks. Several homes are affected.
At 12.0 feet, Flood waters from Aughwick Creek cover portions of
Gilbo Road, Aughwick Mills Road and Keystone Road in Shirley
Township.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM EDT Thursday was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 5.8 feet Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4038 7789 4036 7782 4030 7783 4023 7788
4025 7795 4032 7791
$$
PAC027-035-050345-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240405T1930Z/
/BECP1.1.ER.240403T1343Z.240404T0415Z.240405T0800Z.NO/
1140 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Overgrown pastures and agricultural fields
on the left bank are affected by high water.
At 11.0 feet, High water levels threaten the cottage area of Mill
Hall downstream of Beech Creek Station.
At 13.0 feet, Homes in the cottage area are isolated by high water
from Bald Eagle Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM EDT Thursday was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 8.0 feet Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4110 7765 4112 7756 4114 7752 4110 7742
4107 7749 4104 7758
$$
PAC013-061-042200-
/O.CON.KCTP.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240404T2151Z/
/WIBP1.3.ER.240403T0352Z.240403T2200Z.240404T1550Z.NO/
1140 AM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Frankstown Branch Of The Juniata at Williamsburg.
* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The right, or south bank overflows. The
Road near the river upstream of Williamsburg is inundated. A few
homes experience basement flooding.
At 13.0 feet, Sections of route 866 from Williamsburg to Ganister
are covered by flood waters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM EDT Thursday was 14.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this morning and continue falling to 5.7 feet Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4042 7832 4048 7833 4051 7821 4058 7813
4054 7806 4045 7816
$$
Evanego/Banghoff211
WGUS81 KCTP 041909
FLSCTP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
309 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station affecting Centre and
Clinton Counties.
Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown affecting Cumberland County.
Swatara Creek above Middletown affecting Dauphin County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Swatara Creek near Hershey affecting Lebanon and Dauphin Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued later this evening.
&&
PAC043-050715-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240407T0430Z/
/MTLP1.1.ER.240404T0752Z.240405T0600Z.240406T2230Z.UU/
309 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek above Middletown.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor overbank flooding begins near the
Vine Street Bridge downstream to the Susquehanna River.
At 12.0 feet, Both banks overflow upstream of the Vine Street
Bridge and several basements are affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:56 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:56 PM EDT Thursday was 12.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4026 7676 4024 7668 4019 7669 4016 7672
4018 7675
$$
PAC043-075-050245-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240405T0245Z/
/HERP1.1.ER.240404T0233Z.240404T1431Z.240404T2045Z.NO/
309 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek near Hershey.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The right, or north bank begins to
overflow. Several roadways upstream of the gage are affected by
high water.
At 8.0 feet, The right, or north bank overflows. Several roads are
affected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM EDT Thursday was 7.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 3.3 feet early
Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4038 7663 4034 7659 4027 7662 4024 7668
4026 7676 4032 7668
$$
PAC041-050715-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240405T2200Z/
/HGSP1.1.ER.240403T1406Z.240404T0915Z.240405T1600Z.NO/
309 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Low lying areas in the vicinity of Erbs
Bridge Road, Prowell Road, Stone Spring Lane, and Oyster Mill Road
are flooded.
At 10.0 feet, Some residences in the vicinity of Erb's Bridge
Road, Prowell Road, Stone Spring Lane, and Oyster Mill Road are
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:30 PM EDT Thursday was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.1 feet
early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4023 7747 4028 7713 4031 7692 4023 7689
4020 7715 4015 7748
$$
PAC027-035-050715-
/O.EXT.KCTP.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240405T0900Z/
/BECP1.1.ER.240403T1343Z.240404T0415Z.240405T0300Z.NO/
309 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Overgrown pastures and agricultural fields
on the left bank are affected by high water.
At 11.0 feet, High water levels threaten the cottage area of Mill
Hall downstream of Beech Creek Station.
At 13.0 feet, Homes in the cottage area are isolated by high water
from Bald Eagle Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:30 PM EDT Thursday was 12.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 7.8 feet early
Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4110 7765 4112 7756 4114 7752 4110 7742
4107 7749 4104 7758
$$
Banghoff/Evanego969
WGUS81 KCTP 042227
FLSCTP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
627 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station affecting Centre and
Clinton Counties.
Swatara Creek near Hershey affecting Lebanon and Dauphin Counties.
PAC043-075-042330-
/O.CAN.KCTP.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-240404T2227Z/
/HERP1.1.ER.240404T0233Z.240404T1431Z.240404T2150Z.NO/
627 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Swatara Creek near Hershey.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:01 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling to
between 5 and 6 feet Friday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4038 7663 4034 7659 4027 7662 4024 7668
4026 7676 4032 7668
$$
PAC027-035-042330-
/O.CAN.KCTP.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240404T2227Z/
/BECP1.1.ER.240403T1343Z.240404T0415Z.240404T2103Z.NO/
627 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Bald Eagle Creek near Beech Creek Station.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling to
between 10 and 11 feet Friday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4110 7765 4112 7756 4114 7752 4110 7742
4107 7749 4104 7758
$$
DangeloWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS State College, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 3, 8:05 PM EDT, 57 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 3, 8:05 PM EDT, 57 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service State College PA 805 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 .SYNOPSIS... -Rainfall rates diminishing late today with an additional 0.25-0.50" of rain over the eastern half of the CWA. Runoff from the earlier widespread heavy rain will maintain an elevated risk of inundation and river/small stream flooding into Thursday -Breezy and cooler end to the week with valley rain and higher elevation snow showers Thursday and Friday -Milder Spring weather pattern returns next week with above average temperatures && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/... Surface cold front inching toward the Western Mtns of PA this mid afternoon hour with a fragmented area of light to moderate rain covering Central and Eastern PA. Instantaneous precip rates are mainly 1-2 tenths of an inch per hour, and we expect to see an additional 2-4 hours of rain, mainly over the Susq Valley and points east. Strong core of LLVL Southeasterly wind has shifted to far eastern PA as of 19Z and sfc winds have decreased dramatically within the stable, near sfc cool air trapped in the valleys of Central and Eastern PA. Another interesting aspect of the transition between the morning rain area and early afternoon precip min was the apparent gravity wave/departing East/Southeasterly LLJ descending to the ground at the western edge of the first rain area and transporting gusts in excess of 30kts at many locations. This (combined with wet ground) has resulted in some downed trees and a few power outages. Previous Disc... Strong mid and upper level dynamics will help drive another round of heavy rain today with the new D1 WPC upgraded SLGT risk ERO focused over central and eastern portions of the area. 160-170kt upper jet core rounding the base of closed 500mb low over the Midwest along with increasing large scale forcing will shift ongoing convection in the southern Appalachians to the northeast later today. With warm front holding position south of the MD line, cool/stable air will persist in CAD pattern north of developing triple point SLP tracking from southwest VA to southern NJ by 00Z Thu. Despite not being in the warm sector, strong mid level ascent should overcome the surface based capping to help support elevated convection moving northward with the mean flow, and anomalous pwats should contribute to localized rates 0.5-1"/hr from late morning through the mid afternoon before pivoting to the northeast. Flood watch continues across the entire region into Thursday. Wet ground conditions and runoff/high streamflows particularly across south central PA will maintain an elevated risk of inundation and river/small stream flooding. A very tight pressure gradient across Eastern PA to the north of a developing secondary low over Virginia will result in wind gusts 30-45 mph particularly downwind (northeast) of the ridgetops over the Western Poconos. The combination of wet ground and gusts from the east increases the threat of downed trees and highlighted this risk in the HWO. Colder air filtering into the area tonight will result in rain/snow ptypes at elevations generally AOA 13-1500ft with all snow >2000ft. A minor snow accumulation (coating up to 1 inch or so) is possible on the ridgetops and highest terrain by Thursday morning. && .SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/... Unseasonably cold air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere will bring "Dippin Dot" snow pellets across the region Thursday afternoon. Up to 100 J/KG of Sfc-based cape will lead to widespread popcorn convective rain/snow showers in the Central Valleys and snow showers across the higher terrain. SWO D2 general thunder area was expanded to include all of central with the environment supportive of the low topped convection. Daytime temps will be 10-20F below average into Friday. Sfc-700 hPa lapse rates will be impressive beneath the upper trough. Unseasonably cool cyclonic flow on the backside of departing upper low will maintain rain and snow showers over the Alleghenies with some rain showers or flurries spilling toward the lower Susq Valley thru late week. Elevation driven, wet snow accumulation is forecast especially Thu night into Friday morning. Friday will be chilly with a brisk wind from the northwest effectively shaving ~10F off of maxT based on apparent temps. && .LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... Near vertically stacked low over Down East Maine by Friday night will keep the CWA under a deep, well-aligned and unseasonably cold NW flow that will start the weekend with plenty of clouds with scattered AM snow showers over the N Mtns. The upper low is progged to lift away from the region the second half of the weekend, with rising heights resulting in fair and seasonable conditions Sunday. Upper level ridging over the region should result in warmer and generally dry weather early next week. However, can't rule out a few showers Monday PM or Tuesday associated with a slow moving warm front over the Ohio Valley. && .AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... MVFR and IFR conditions continue this evening across Central Pennsylvania with another round of rain moving through. Colder air is beginning to work its way in to northwestern portions of the area and BFD has changed over to snow as of 00Z. Most of the area will see ceilings gradually rise into the early morning with VFR conditions expected across the Lower Susquehanna Valley by sunrise. A period of VFR conditions is expected for JST as well for the next few hours, but lower clouds will return into the morning with upslope flow as an upper level low moves in from the west. Most guidance suggests that some fog will be possible overnight for northern and western sites with plenty of low level moisture and light winds. Rain and snow showers will continue across the northern and western mountains throughout the 00Z TAF period and showers developing across the rest of the area Thursday morning. Very cold air aloft will support some graupel along with the potential for lightning across the entire area. Outlook... Fri-Sat...A few snow showers possible, mostly KJST and KBFD. Sun...Skies clearing throughout the day. Mon...Rain showers developing in the afternoon. && .HYDROLOGY... Multiple river flood warnings now in effect for small streams and creeks in south central PA. Williamsburg and Spruce Creek should reach moderate with potential for crests to reach major flood level. Several other points in or expected to exceed minor flood stage: Confluence, Hogestown, Beach Creek Station, Huntingdon, and Shirleysburg. Odds continue rise that there will be minor flooding on some main stem Susquehanna River points. && .CLIMATE... After one of the warmest starts to March on record, temperature departures were near to below average during the second half of the month. Here are the March 2024 temperature rankings: Harrisburg: Avg. temp 46.3F (+4.5F, 12th warmest) Williamsport: Avg. temp 44.5F (+5.8F, 10th warmest) Altoona: Avg. temp 44.9F (+6.2F, T4th warmest) Bradford: Avg. temp 40.2F (+7.2F, 3rd warmest) && .CTP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Thursday morning for PAZ004>006-010>012- 017>019-024>028-033>037-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059- 063>066. && SYNOPSIS...Lambert/Steinbugl NEAR TERM...Lambert/Steinbugl SHORT TERM...Fitzgerald/Steinbugl LONG TERM...Fitzgerald/Gartner AVIATION...Bauco HYDROLOGY...Steinbugl CLIMATE...Steinbugl
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 3, 5:27 PM EDT, 3 hours 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 527 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>037-041-042-045-046-049>053- 056>059-063>066-042130- Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin- Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming- Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour- Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland- Adams-York-Lancaster- 527 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Wind gusts between 35 and 45 mph from the east or southeast, combined with wet ground conditions, could result in isolated tree damage and localized power outages this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Apr 3, 3:24 PM EDT, 5 hours 38 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service State College PA
324 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0930 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 NNE Mcconnellsburg 39.98N 77.96W
04/03/2024 Fulton PA Emergency Mngr
Multiple trees down in a housing development
in Todd Township.
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JRBLocal storm report, Apr 3, 7:30 PM EDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service State College PA
730 PM EDT Wed Apr 3 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0445 PM Rain 1 S New Salem 39.89N 76.79W
04/03/2024 M1.10 Inch York PA Trained Spotter
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS State College, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 9:02 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | CTP | Dauphin | 63 hr |
| Apr 4, 3:06 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | CTP | Lycoming, Northumberland, Union | 8 hr |
| Apr 4, 3:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Centre | 26 min |
| Apr 4, 3:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Huntingdon | 34 min |
| Apr 4, 4:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | CTP | Lycoming | 5 hr |
| Apr 4, 4:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Dauphin | 33 min |
| Apr 4, 5:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | York | 33 min |
| Apr 4, 5:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Lancaster | 31 min |
| Apr 4, 6:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Lancaster | 30 min |
| Apr 4, 6:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Centre | 26 min |
Nearby
River Flood Warnings in Pennsylvania, 2024Every river flood warning in 2024
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.