Pittsburgh-Area Flooding Expected To Be Minimal Despite Previous Predictions
Pittsburgh was preparing for the worst last week, but while rivers were still rising on Sunday, flooding was expected to be minimal.
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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.
Severe weather rolled through western Pennsylvania Thursday night, which caused heavy damage in Fayette County.
Severe weather caused widespread flash flooding across the western Pennsylvania region Thursday night, as well as extensive damage in the Uniontown area of Fayette County.
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Snow started moving into the Pittsburgh area early Wednesday morning and it is going to stick around for a while.
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.
Weather for this weekend's Steelers game remains a huge question mark that could have ramifications by game-time as the Steelers take on the Florida-based Jaguars.
Almost the entire state of Pennsylvania will be under a wind chill advisory for part of New Year's Day.
Beaver County was under a tornado warning for about half an hour Sunday evening.
Some warmer days are coming next week, but for now, parts of western Pennsylvania are under a frost advisory.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado caused damage in and around the community of Amwell in Washington County on Friday.
It's a photo that's all over social media - a man in Canada who continues to mow the grass with a tornado off in the background.
A flash flood watch warning in the Pittsburgh area has expired.
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Butler County during Monday's severe storms.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for all of western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
As a major winter storm began to move into the Northeast, many people in the City of Pittsburgh awoke Tuesday morning wondering what happened to the snow.
Winter weather is expected to return this evening, which has prompted some alerts to be issued.
High winds have triggered an alert for much of western Pennsylvania.
High winds whipped across southwestern Pennsylvania Wednesday night and Thursday morning, causing damage and knocking out power to thousands of homes.
Wind chills will dip below zero for our region tonight and Sunday morning.
Local homes, businesses and roads are under water today because of the rain and snow this weekend that sent rivers and streams spilling over their banks.
After conflicting reports, the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has told KDKA they "did not find any evidence of the funnel reaching the ground" this weekend in Butler County.
Officials have confirmed that an EF0 tornado touched down in Butler County Thursday night.
The mayor of Washington, Pennsylvania, declared a state of emergency after heavy rain caused flash flooding.
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Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
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Get your tickets now for the PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show happening at the Pittsburgh Playhouse on Sept. 18!
The Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival is back with over 25 food trucks and authentic Latin music. It takes place Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Stacks at 3 Crossings in the Strip District.
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The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
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Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
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The Cubs won their second straight as the Pirates dropped a second straight after winning nine of 11.
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Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
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A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
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The mayor of Washington, Pennsylvania, declared a state of emergency after heavy rain caused flash flooding at levels they haven't seen in years. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Watch as teams from Homer Center, Pine-Richland, and Quaker Valley high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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