Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 1:10PM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 10:10am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern affecting Lebanon and Schuylkill
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Several driveways and other minor roadways
are affected. Water begins to enter some basements.
At 10.0 feet, High water isolates several houses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:36 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:36 PM EDT Saturday was 9.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest just under 10 feet
and then fall below flood stage this evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.1 feet on 05/08/2022.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening.
Area Description:
Lebanon, PA; Schuylkill, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA