Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Lancaster, PA ∙ Wakefield, PA ∙ Thomasville, PA ∙ Wrightsville, PA ∙ Lampeter, PA ∙ Adamstown, PA ∙ Salunga, PA ∙ Bird-in-Hand, PA ∙ Narvon, PA ∙ Gettysburg, PA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service State College PA 121 AM EDT Wed Jul 9 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Adams, Lancaster and York. * WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy rain are forecast later this afternoon and evening. Hourly rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches are likely within the strongest storms and could produce isolated instances of flash flooding in and near the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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