Waterville, PA Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.
Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Waterville.
Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.
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Flash Flood Warning
Fayette, PA; Indiana, PA; Westmoreland, PA
Flash Flood Warning issued September 3 at 8:53PM EDT until September 4 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southeastern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southern Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania... * Until 100 AM EDT. * At 853 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Latrobe, Homer City, Mount Pleasant, McChesneytown-Loyalhanna, Blairsville, Derry, Lawson Heights, Ligonier, Black Lick, Calumet-Norvelt, New Florence, Seward, Bolivar, Youngstown, Laurel Mountain, Armagh, Donegal, Lucerne Mines and Jacksonville.
Severe
Likely
Immediate
September 3rd, 2026 08:53:00 pm EDT
September 3rd, 2026 08:53:00 pm EDT
September 4th, 2026 01:00:00 am EDT
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Kent, DE; New Castle, DE; Sussex, DE; Caroline, MD; Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD; Cape May, NJ; Cumberland, NJ; Salem, NJ; Chester, PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 3 at 8:39PM EDT until September 4 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 652 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL DELAWARE KENT IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN SOUTHERN DELAWARE SUSSEX IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CAROLINE KENT QUEEN ANNE'S TALBOT IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY CAPE MAY CUMBERLAND SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CHESTER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CENTREVILLE, CHESTERTOWN, DENTON, DOVER, EASTON, GEORGETOWN, MILLVILLE, OCEAN CITY, PENNSVILLE, WEST CHESTER, AND WILMINGTON.
Severe
Possible
Future
September 3rd, 2026 08:39:00 pm EDT
September 3rd, 2026 08:39:00 pm EDT
September 4th, 2026 02:00:00 am EDT
Flood Advisory
Allegheny, PA
Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 8:38PM EDT until September 4 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
...The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Pennsylvania... Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County. .THe Ohio River at Pittsburgh will remain elevated tonight due to heavy rainfall. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh. * WHEN...From this evening to late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the Monongahela Parking Wharf. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected remain nearly steady near 18 feet this evening, before falling to 16.6 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Action stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Minor
Observed
Expected
September 3rd, 2026 08:38:00 pm EDT
September 3rd, 2026 08:38:00 pm EDT
September 4th, 2026 05:00:00 am EDT
Flash Flood Warning
Allegheny, PA; Armstrong, PA; Indiana, PA; Westmoreland, PA
Flash Flood Warning issued September 3 at 8:32PM EDT until September 4 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Western Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southwestern Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania... Southwestern Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania... * Until 1245 AM EDT. * At 832 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Monroeville, Greensburg, Jeannette, Vandergrift, Apollo, Murrysville, White Oak, Irwin, Manor, Trafford, Youngwood, Delmont, West Newton, New Stanton, Leechburg, North Apollo, West Leechburg and Avonmore. Water rescues were reported in Penn Township. Additional heavy rain will continue across portions of the area this evening.
Severe
Likely
Immediate
September 3rd, 2026 08:32:00 pm EDT
September 3rd, 2026 08:32:00 pm EDT
September 4th, 2026 12:45:00 am EDT
Flash Flood Warning
Columbiana, OH; Allegheny, PA; Beaver, PA; Butler, PA; Lawrence, PA
Flash Flood Warning issued September 3 at 8:20PM EDT until September 3 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Columbiana County in east central Ohio... North Central Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania... Central Beaver County in western Pennsylvania... South Central Lawrence County in western Pennsylvania... * Until 1145 PM EDT. * At 820 PM EDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... McCandless Township, Cranberry, Franklin Park, East Liverpool, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Monaca, Economy, Ellwood City, Wexford, New Brighton, Beaver, Calcutta, Baden, Zelienople, Rochester, Ohioville, Harmony Township and Seven Fields.
Severe
Likely
Immediate
September 3rd, 2026 08:20:00 pm EDT
September 3rd, 2026 08:20:00 pm EDT
September 3rd, 2026 11:45:00 pm EDT
Flash Flood Warning
Allegheny, PA; Armstrong, PA; Beaver, PA; Butler, PA; Washington, PA; Westmoreland, PA; Brooke, WV; Hancock, WV
Flash Flood Warning issued September 3 at 8:13PM EDT until September 4 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Northern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Northwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southwestern Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania... Southeastern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania... Southern Beaver County in western Pennsylvania... Brooke County in northern West Virginia... Hancock County in northern West Virginia... * Until 1215 AM EDT. * At 813 PM EDT, local law enforcement and doppler radar reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross Township, McCandless Township, Monroeville, Moon Township, McMurray, Weirton, McKeesport, Franklin Park, Aliquippa, Canonsburg, Gastonville, Shaler Township, Plum, West Mifflin and North Side Pittsburgh. Water rescues were reported along Mifflin, Saw Mill Run, and Library roads. In addition, flash flooding is possible at Pine Creek and Turtle Creek. Additional heavy rain is expected to move across the warned are this evening.
Severe
Likely
Immediate
September 3rd, 2026 08:13:00 pm EDT
September 3rd, 2026 08:13:00 pm EDT
September 4th, 2026 12:15:00 am EDT
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