Flood Warning Remains Throughout Allegheny County

It's over. The flash flood warning? Done. Tornado watch? Not an issue.

But, a flood warning remains in effect until 6:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

"Flooding continues in many areas of Allegheny County, especially ... but not limited to ... the northeastern part of Allegheny County," the weather service said in a statement issued at noon. "Flooding continues in the Etna and Millvale areas, as well as the Oakmont and Ross and Shaler township areas."

A flood warning means flooding is imminent or has been reported, according to the National Weather Service.

Duquesne Light reported that as of 3:30 p.m. about 250 customers were without power because of the storms, down from approximately 1,300 customers out of service at 1:30 p.m. Power is expected to be restored to all customers by late afternoon, according to Duquesne Light.

Little Sewickley and Big Sewickley creeks are both swollen with rushing waters. Pools of standing water can also be found in various locations along Beaver Road in Leetsdale and Edgeworth, as well as backyards.

No problems were found along Ohio River Boulevard or on Beaver Street in Sewickley.

Monday started with a flood warning, severe thunderstorm warning and tornado watch issued for Allegheny County by the National Weather Service.

The flood watch -- issued when there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts -- remains in effect through this evening. 

The thunderstorm warning was in effect until 8:15 a.m. The tornado watch was effective until 1 p.m. 

The police scanner has been noisy this morning with reports throughout northern Allegheny County of flooded roads and basements.

PennDOT noted the following road closures as of 8:30 a.m.:

Allegheny County: State Route 48 in White Oak at intersection with Ripple Road, southbound single lane closure. Route 28 northbound also has been closed due to flooding between the 31st and 40th Street bridges.

Beaver County: State Route 3023 (Park/Tank Farm/Thompson Hill Road) in Independence. Road is closed from Route 30/Lincoln Highway intersection to Hookstown Grade Road.

Beaver County: State Route 1015 (Hartzell School Road) in Marion, Franklin. Road closed from Route 588 to Fombell Road.

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