ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Allegheny County Emergency Services (ACES) is asking motorists to avoid unnecessary travel following what it calls “life-threatening flooding.”
>> Live updates: Flood warning remains in place on Friday after record rainfall
Swiftwater units were deployed to the following locations:
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County officials said Swiftwater response teams worked across the county and had about 20 rescues in Oakdale and South Fayette during Thursday's storm. Nine were in Oakdale and 15 were in South Fayette, all involving vehicles and structures.
- city of pittsburgh
- Stowe Township
- groveton
- brownox
- jefferson hills
- mount etna
- elizabeth
- monroeville
- Eureka
- glassport
Many roads that were closed Thursday due to flooding remain closed.
The National Weather Service said Thursday night's rainfall totals were at least once in 10 to 20 years, and possibly once in 50 years. Thursday's 2.77 inches of rain shattered the old single-day record of 1.46 inches set in 1933. Thursday was the 25th wettest day on record, and since the beginning of the month, Pittsburgh is currently 6.11 inches above normal.
“Please pay close attention to the latest weather forecasts and have several ways to receive additional monitoring and alerts. ACES reminds all motorists to 'Turn around and don't drown.' I encourage you. Do not attempt to drive through flood water. Limit travel on local roads throughout the weekend. Streams, streams, and rivers all have high, fast currents, so stay away from them. ” Ace said.
The County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is coordinating with local emergency management coordinators, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), and the Red Cross for a joint damage assessment early next week.
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