Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Pittsburgh, PA ∙ Ben Avon, PA ∙ Ohiopyle, PA ∙ Buena Vista, PA ∙ New Kensington, PA ∙ Jeannette, PA ∙ Truxall, PA ∙ Luxor, PA ∙ Creekside, PA ∙ Torrance, PA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 1103 AM EDT Sun Jul 5 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following area, Columbiana, Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Indiana, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Hancock and Ohio. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Not every location in the flash flood watch will see rain, however downpours are likely with any shower or storm. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - rainfall that occurred Saturday and forecast rainfall through tonight. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross Township, Wheeling, McCandless Township, Monroeville, Cranberry, Moon Township, New Castle, McMurray, Greensburg, Weirton, McKeesport, Hermitage, Sharon, Indiana and Butler. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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