Severe · Flash Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 30 at 9:56PM EDT until August 31
Affecting Lancaster, PA
In effect until: Aug 31, 2026, 5:00 AM
Lancaster, PA
Likely impact in Lancaster, PA; effects through 5:00 AM.
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.
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FFWCTP The National Weather Service in State College has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Lancaster County in south central Pennsylvania... * Until 100 AM EDT. * At 956 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 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Lititz, New Holland, Leola, Paradise, Rothsville, Gap, Bareville, Leacock, Intercourse, Christiana, Farmersville, Gordonville, Bird-In-Hand, Smoketown, White Horse, Dutch Wonderland and Lancaster Airport.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™