Flood Warning Issued for Northern Armstrong County Due to Ice Jam
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Northern Armstrong County until 4:15 PM EST following reports of an ice jam causing flooding along the Allegheny riverbank.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pittsburgh
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Flood Warning for Northern Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania. The alert was triggered by reports of an ice jam, which is currently causing flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Northern Armstrong County. Emergency management has reported flooding occurring at campgrounds along the Allegheny riverbank. Locations expected to experience flooding include Templeton.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. It is critical to remain aware of your surroundings and avoid driving on flooded roadways. Campers and hikers should immediately avoid streams, rivers, or creeks, which can become dangerous rapidly.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is currently imminent or occurring in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone locations. Officials warn that depending on ice behavior, any release or break of the ice jam could result in sudden rises of water, leading to a rapid and dangerous flooding situation.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:15 PM EST this afternoon, February 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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