Flash Flood Warning for Central Elk County PA
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Central Elk County in north central Pennsylvania until 2:45 AM EDT Sunday.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Elk County, PA
- Issued
- September 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS State College PA
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in State College PA. The alert is effective from September 12 at 10:42 PM EDT until September 13 at 2:45 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Central Elk County in north central Pennsylvania, including St. Marys, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Brandy Camp, Portland Mills and Kersey.
What You Should Do
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Avoid areas subject to flash flooding.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen with additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 10:42 PM EDT on September 12 until 2:45 AM EDT on September 13.
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