Heavy Rains Overnight Extend Flash Flood Alerts Around Area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Emergency crews had their hands full overnight as more rain moved through the area, which caused a variety of flooding issues.
In West Deer Township, a man was stuck in his vehicle in the 2100-block of Saxonburg Boulevard. Flooding caused the vehicle to stall, but the man was able to get out safely.
In Frazer Twp., crews worked overnight after parts of Days Run Road were flooded.
Then, in Natrona Heights, the Sylvan Pool filled with runoff water. Firefighters were called and several residents in the area were evacuated.
Due to the heavy rains, a Flash Flood Watch for much of the area has been extended.
According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 p.m.
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The watch is in effect for the following counties:
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Crawford, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland
In West Virginia, the watch remains in effect for Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Monongalia and Ohio counties.
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