Route 51, Becks Run Rd. Flooded, Shut Down During Heavy Rain Storm
Heavy, slow-moving rains dumped a significant amount of water on parts of the Pittsburgh area Wednesday evening, causing dangerous flash flooding and shutting down roads.
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Heavy, slow-moving rains dumped a significant amount of water on parts of the Pittsburgh area Wednesday evening, causing dangerous flash flooding and shutting down roads.
Due to anticipated flooding, the Mon Wharf will be closed on Wednesday and possibly longer.
A water line break flooded 50 staterooms aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship as it sailed through the Caribbean.
Parkers who left their vehicles at the Mon Wharf on Monday are being asked to find somewhere else to park.
A Flood Advisory remains in effect as heavy rains and storms move through western Pennsylvania.
Rain flooded parts of Fayette and Greene counties Tuesday afternoon.
An active weather pattern is in the works for today and Wednesday with heavy rain, storms, destructive winds and even another snow chance all occurring before Wednesday afternoon.
Huge rocks tumbled down a hillside, filled a creek and badly flooded a Monroeville road Friday morning.
Pittsburgh was preparing for the worst last week, but while rivers were still rising on Sunday, flooding was expected to be minimal.
The Pittsburgh area has broken a monthly rainfall record that dates back to the 19th century.
Concerns about continued flooding and forecasts of more rain have prompted Ohio Gov. John Kasich (KAY-sik) to issue an emergency declaration for 17 counties in the southern and eastern parts of the state.
Officials say minor flooding is still possible in the Pittsburgh area this weekend, but the expected rainfall totals have been lowered slightly.
Organizers are gearing up for Saturday's Polar Plunge. The annual event raises money for the Special Olympics.
Preparations are already underway in Pittsburgh as the potential for significant flooding increases.
Mayor Bill Peduto said flooding this weekend could be the worst seen since remnants of Hurricane Ivan hit western Pennsylvania in 2004.
The 10th Street Bypass closed Thursday evening due to expected flooding.
A police officer was rescued from the roof of his cruiser after it became trapped in floodwaters.
Residents in two Mon Valley communities woke up to another round of flooding Saturday morning.
Residents across the region are cleaning up after a line of storms caused widespread flooding and damage.
Widespread flooding in Washington County is being blamed on a line of storms that moved through the area Thursday night.
Armstrong County 911 reported late Thursday night that about 65 people were evacuated from the Leechburg area because of flooding problems.
After weeks of frigid temperatures and snowfall, there is growing fear about what's to come on the Kiski River in Armstrong County.
As the temperatures head towards single digits Tuesday night, there are people in Creighton without heat after their basements flooded this past weekend.
Flooding threatened homes across western Pennsylvania over the weekend. In some places, people were forced to flee to safety.
The 10th Street Bypass in Pittsburgh remains closed as crews work to remove an icy mess.
