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Flash Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania Northern Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania Until 700 PM EDT. At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar.
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 Mansfield, Elkland, Shinglehouse, Westfield, Genesee, Millerton, Harrison Valley, Keeneyville, Tioga, Knoxville, Ulysses, Roseville, Oswayo, Osceola and Tioga Junction.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain, hundreds of low water crossings are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.