Heavy rain moved through the area overnight, leading to flooding and road closures across the Pittsburgh area.
>>> Flood warnings continue until late morning for much of the area
Allegheny County
White Oak Volunteer Fire Department said Route 48 is closed at Cool Springs Road due to flooding. In addition, they said to also avoid using Rippel Road if possible.
Washington County
In South Strabane, Locust Avenue is closed from Hudak Hill to the I-79 interchange due to a landslide that is compromising the roadway. The South Strabane Fire Department says to seek alternate routes.
Canton Township posted on Facebook, saying that multiple roads in the township are closed due to flooding.
The township fire department said the following roads are impacted:
- Georgetown Road underpass
- Hahn Road at Maple Lane
“Please do not drive through flooded roadways! Turn around and find a safer route!,” the township said.
PennDOT announced the following roads are closed:
- Route 481 in Carroll Township and the City of Monongahela Between Van Vorrhis Lane and Park Way
- Route 2019 (Wherry/Vanceville/Almond Road) in Ellsworth Borough and Somerset Township Between 917 (Main Street) and Wherry Road
- Route 2020 (Plumsock/Ten Mile/Hackney Station Road) in Amwell and West Bethlehem Township Between Hufford Run Road and Little Creek Road
- Route 2023 (Grange/Van Vorrhis/Hazlekirk/Bentleyville Road) in Fallowfield Township Between Malmgren Road and Rosena Road
- Route 2047 (Little Creek Road) in Amwell and West Bethlehem Township Between Highland Ridge Road and Fisher Hollow Road
Several schools in the area have also made changes throughout the day due to flooding and power outages. Click here to see a list of closings and delays.
Westmoreland County
PennDOT announced the following road closures in Westmoreland:
- Route 381 in Ligonier Township Between Club Stable Road and Route 30
- Route 982 in Derry Township Between Mission Road and Route 30
- Route 2045 (Two Mile Road) in Ligonier Township Between Ross Road and Route 30
- Route 2049 (Sleepy Hollow/Causeway Road) in Derry Township Between Route 30 and West Route 30
- Route 3089 (Ruffsdale Road) in East Huntington Township and New Stanton Borough Between Brickyard Hill Road and Bridge Street/Hunker Waltz Mill Road
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