Mon Wharf Closed Again Today
The Mon Wharf is closed again today because of high river levels.
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The Mon Wharf is closed again today because of high river levels.
Officials with the Pittsburgh Public Parking Authority say they have closed the Mon Wharf parking lot today.
It's not the way they were planning to spend the day before Thanksgiving. The Fayette County Food Bank was closed today after heavy rains caused at least three-feet of water to accumulate inside.
While the rain is expected to move out in time for Thanksgiving, several flood warnings have already been issued.
Workers will begin installing an advanced notification flood gate system on Washington Boulevard on Tuesday.
The most recent line of storms has left many people in Beaver and Lawrence Counties dealing with flooding problems.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee continue to take their toll on Pennsylvania. President Obama has signed an emergency declaration for the state and is offering federal aid in addition to the support already in the state.
Two more swift water rescue teams from Allegheny County have left for the eastern part of Pennsylvania to help with evacuations because of flooding.
Members of Murrysville's Medic One just got back from helping flood victims in New Jersey; now they're lending a helping hand to assist more people in eastern Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl unveiled a three-stage plan to deal with the potential for serious flooding on Washington Boulevard in Highland Park. Four people died during a flash flood on the road last month.
The recent line of rain showers that have moved through the area have caused a flood advisory to be issued.
KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino, spoke with Councilman Patrick Dowd about last Friday's flood.
A water main break flooded a home in West Elizabeth overnight and the homeowner claims that the water company actually made matters even worse.
Friday's severe weather damaged parts of Beaver County. Cleanup efforts continued on Monday and volunteers are taking turns to rid Aliquippa of the debris.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to Councilman Doug Shields and Public Safety Director Michael Huss about the fatal flooding on Friday.
Heavy rains caused flash flooding on some local roads and one man needed to be rescued from his car Monday night.
In February 2010, a massive snowstorm walloped Pittsburgh. Then, in March of 2011, a tornado tore its way through Westmoreland County. Last month, a twister leveled a town in Missouri, thousands were impacted and the damage was in the millions. But, are you covered if a disaster hits your home? Nobody wants insurance -- until they need it.
There are two traffic alerts today that could ease the stress of the Monday morning commute for many drivers.
It has been raining headaches for some area homeowners. What seems like non-stop rain the past few months is draining off in basements and in some cases causing flooding.
A series of storms moving into the area has prompted several watches to be issued.
Rainy days have become a constant around the area this spring, which has caused rivers and streams to swell. Now, the Mon Wharf will remain closed through Saturday.
Wet weather will be coming and going in waves throughout the day Wednesday. There will be some breaks of sun from time to time, which will only serve to add extra fuel to thunderstorm development.
Friday evening's heavy rainfall resulted in flooding in some local communities.
Thousands of volunteers are heading south where a state of emergency is in effect for parts of Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky.
