Flood Degree? | Outdoor My Window


Flood Degree? | Outdoor My Window
Monongahela River flood at Duck Hole, 10 Sept 2018 (picture via Kate St. John)

2 April 2024

As of late it is going to be heat in Pittsburgh (71°F) however very rainy with serious thunderstorms, 2-3 inches of rain, and as much as 4 inches in localized downpours. There’s a Flood Watch via this night time for rivers, creeks, streams, and flood-prone places.

It’s not likely that the Monongahela River will flood up to it did in 2018, above in September, underneath in February.

Monongahela River flood at Duck Hole, 17 Feb 2018 (picture via John English)

The Nationwide Climate Carrier river prediction for the next day, 3 April, signifies “Close to Flood Degree” however not anything excessive at the Mon River itself. Understand the orange dots in Ohio north and east of Zanesville. There may be already minor flooding there.

Alternatively the streams, creeks and low-lying roads will probably be in hassle.

Flooded street (picture from Wikimedia Commons)

Be careful for flood degree on a street close to you. It will occur after the massive typhoon coming at 9am.

p.s. For those who’re keen on flood prerequisites and forecasts right through the U.S., talk over with climate.gov and click on on Rivers, Lakes, Rainfall. Or cross immediately by way of this hyperlink.

Screenshot of NWS River Observations map as of two April 2024

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