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LATEST: Record rainfall causing flooding issues in Pittsburgh region

As severe storms move through the region, flooding issues were reported in several communities Tuesday and into Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Severe storms moving through Pittsburgh region, causing flooding concerns

Power outages were being reported across the area.

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Several areas had flooded roadways, including Hampton Township and Millvale.

Check back with us for updates.


UPDATE 4/5/24 8:30 a.m.:

The American Red Cross Chestnut Ridge and Allegheny Mountains Chapter has closed the emergency shelter at the Historic Church of St. Peter parish office.

UPDATE 11 p.m.:

The Monongahela River at the Charleroi Locks and Dam is above flood stage.

The Army Corps of Engineers will be keeping an eye on the issue throughout the night into Thursday.

Click here for more information.

UPDATE 10:10 p.m.:

Deemston in Washington County has joined Bentleyville in declaring a State of Emergency.

UPDATE 8:15 p.m.:

The American Red Cross Chestnut Ridge and Allegheny Mountains Chapter has opened an emergency shelter in Fayette County for residents displaced by flooding. The Red Cross shelter is located at the Historic Church of St. Peter parish office (118 Church St., Brownsville, PA 15417).

During a disaster, the Red Cross provides safe shelter, food, relief supplies and comfort to those in need. Red Cross shelters are open to everyone, and all disaster assistance is free. Service animals and domesticated pets are also welcome in the shelter.

Anyone in need of Red Cross assistance should call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

UPDATE 7:38 p.m.:

PennDOT sent the following road closures:

Armstrong

· Route 56 between Montgomery Hill to Gobbler’s Run Road in South Bend Township

· Route 3013 (Nicola Road/Mushroom Farm Road) between M&M Lime Company Drive to Fennelton Road in West Franklin Township

· Route 4035 (Craigsville Road/Yellow Dog Road) between Old Butler Road to Airport Road in West Franklin Township

· Route 66 between the intersection of Jefferson Street and First Street/Lincoln Street in Parks Township – closed with detour due to slide

Butler

· Renfrew Road (Route 3006) between Meridian Road and Three Degree Road in Penn Township

· Route 38 between the beginning of Route 38 and Hohn Farm Road in Oakland Twp

· Little Creek Road/Yellow Creek Road (Route 3025) between the intersection of Little Creek Road and East Lancaster Road in Lancaster Township

· Route 1010 (Church Street/Hooker Road/South Street/Hallston Road) between the Intersection of Troutman Road and Seven Hills Road in Concord Township.

· Route 3027 (Seneca School Road/Hartmann Road) between the intersections of Evergreen Mill Road and Textor Hill Road in Jackson Township.

· Route 4012 (Boyers Road/Cemetery Road between West Dunbury Road in Marion Township and Kohlmeyer Road in Venango Township.

· Route 1016 (Henricks Road) between the intersection of Oneida Valley Road in Summit Township and Henricks Road in Butler Township

· Route 308 between the intersection of Cemetery Road and Deer Road in Marion Township

· Route 138 between Campbell Road and Meals Road in Concord Township

· Route 4012 (Boyers Road/Cemetery Road) between the intersection of Ferguson Road and Dematteis Road in Marion Township

Indiana

· Route 403 between the intersection of Franklin Street to Adams Adams Street in Clymer Borough

· Route 56 between the intersection of Charles Road in East Wheatfield Township to the County Line

· Route 1014 (Wandin Road/Pine Flats Road) between Hill Road and Route 580 in Green Twp to 580

· Route 954 between the intersection of Indiana Road in Creekside Boro and Kunkle Road, Stuchell Road in Washington Township.

· Route 3056 (Old Route 56/Main Street/Elm Street/Ridge Avenue) between Cooper Street in Homer City Borough and Riverside Avenue in Center Township

· Route 2013 (Grange Hall Road/Stutzman Road/Plowman Road/Gas Center Road/Wehrum Road/Rexis Road) between Plowman Road in East Wheatfield Township and Wissinger Road in Buffington Township

· Route 1022 (Sebring Road) between Burns Road and Montgomery Church Road in Grant Township

UPDATE 6:08 p.m.:

The National Weather Service gave an update on rain totals.

UPDATE 5:19 p.m.:

Route 66 in Armstrong County between Vandergrift and Leechburg is closed due to a landslide. PennDOT said crews are evaluating the scene and developing a detour route.

UPDATE 4:21 p.m.:

Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is calling for the immediate closure of several parks and trails due to high flood waters.

  • Lower Allegheny Riverfront Park, along the 10th Street bypass.
  • North Shore Riverfront Park
  • Monongahela Wharf Bike Connector

In addition, public works is closely monitoring the South Side Riverfront Park, which remains open at this time.

The areas listed above will remain closed until flood waters return to a safe level.

“We are actively monitoring the flood water situation with special attention to low-lying areas,” said Director of the Department of Public Works Chris Hornstein. “As always, safety is our number one priority and we will be proactive in closures to minimize the risk to residents.”

UPDATE 3:19 p.m.:

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists of the following weather-related road closures.

Armstrong

  • Route 56 between Montgomery Hill to Gobbler’s Run Road in South Bend Township
  • Route 3013 (Nicola Road/Mushroom Farm Road) between M&M Lime Company Drive to Fennelton Road in West Franklin Township
  • Route 4035 (Craigsville Road/Yellow Dog Road) between Old Butler Road to Airport Road in West Franklin Township

Butler

  • Renfrew Road (Route 3006) between Meridian Road and Three Degree Road in Penn Township
  • Benbrook Road/Three Degree Road/Valencia Road/Meridian Road (Route 3007) Meridian between Renfrew Road and Smith Road in Penn Township
  • Route 38 between the beginning of Route 38 and Hohn Farm Road in Oakland Twp
  • Little Creek Road/Yellow Creek Road (Route 3025) between the intersection of Little Creek Road and East Lancaster Road in Lancaster Township
  • Route 1010 (Church Street/Hooker Road/South Street/Hallston Road) between the Intersection of Troutman Road and Seven Hills Road and between the intersection of Gilbert Road and Oneida Valley Road in Concord Township.
  • Route 3027 (Seneca School Road/Hartmann Road) between the intersections of Evergreen Mill Road and Textor Hill Road in Jackson Township.
  • Route 4012 (Boyers Road/Cemetery Road between West Dunbury Road in Marion Township and Kohlmeyer Road in Venango Township.
  • Route 3029 (Dick Road) between the intersection of Double Road and Boy Scout Road in Connoquenessing Township
  • Route 1016 (Henricks Road) between the intersection of Oneida Valley Road in Summit Township and Henricks Road in Butler Township
  • Route 308 between the intersection of Cemetery Road and Deer Road in Marion Township
  • Route 138 between Campbell Road and Meals Road in Concord Township
  • Route 4012 (Boyers Road/Cemetery Road) between the intersection of Ferguson Road and Dematteis Road in Marion Township

Clarion

  • Route 66 between the intersection of Route 861 in New Bethlehem Borough and Olean Trail in Limestone Township

Indiana

  • Route 403 between the intersection of Franklin Street to Adams Adams Street in Clymer Borough
  • Route 56 between the intersection of Charles Road in East Wheatfield Township to the County Line
  • Route 1014 (Wandin Road/Pine Flats Road) between Hill Road and Route 580 in Green Twp to 580
  • Route 954 between the intersection of Indiana Road in Creekside Boro and Kunkle Road, Stuchell Road in Washington Township.
  • Route 3056 (Old Route 56/Main Street/Elm Street/Ridge Avenue) between Cooper Street in Homer City Borough and Riverside Avenue in Center Township
  • Route 2013 (Grange Hall Road/Stutzman Road/Plowman Road/Gas Center Road/Wehrum Road/Rexis Road) between Plowman Road in East Wheatfield Township and Wissinger Road in Buffington Township
  • Route 1022 (Sebring Road) between Burns Road and Montgomery Church Road in Grant Township

Jefferson

  • Route 2008 (Desire Road/Rock Dump Road/Panic Wishaw Road/Panic Knoxdale Road/Berry Road) between the intersection of Route 119 to Route 410 in Henderson Township

UPDATE 3 p.m.:

Penndot provided the following update on road closures in District 11:

Allegheny County

  • Route 8 at Saxonburg Boulevard in Shaler Township – Northbound lane restriction
  • Long Run Road (Route 48) at Cool Springs Road in White Oak Borough - Closed
  • University Boulevard (Route 51) at Stoops Ferry Road in Moon Township – Southbound lanes closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 837 (North State Street) between the McKeesport Duquesne Bridge in the City of Duquesne and McClure Street in Dravosburg Borough – Closed
  • Saxonburg Boulevard (Route 1013) south of Berryhill Road in O’Hara Township – Closed (due to a slide)
  • Ella Hollow Road (Route 2013) between Guffey Road and Rainbow Run Road in Forward Township - Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel Road and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed
  • Walton Road (Route 3007) between Dale Road and Riverview Road in Jefferson Hills Borough – Closed

Beaver County

  • Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) near the Aliquippa Bridge in the City of Aliquippa – lane restrictions
  • Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Engle Road in Industry Borough and Sebring Road in Vanport Township – Closed
  • Route 65 between Mercer Road Country Club Drive in North Sewickley Township - Closed
  • Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Wolf Run Road and the Shippingport Bridge in Industry Borough – Closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 68 (Midland Avenue) at Spring Lane Road in Midland Borough – Closed
  • Route 588 (Concord Church Road) between Hartzell School Road and Pine Run Road in Marion Township - Closed
  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Shady Rest Road (Route 1008) between Celia Road and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Hartzell School Road (Route 1015) between Route 588 and Fombell Road in Marion Township – Closed
  • Brush Creek Road (Route 1019) between Wises Grove Road and Powell Road in New Sewickley Township - Closed
  • Independence Road (Route 3013) and between Bryson Road in Hopewell Township and Tank Farm Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Raccoon Creek Road (Route 3019) between Mowry Road and Moffett Run Road in Potter Township - Closed
  • Service Creek Road (Route 3020) between Green Garden Road and Clearview Road in Hopewell Township - Closed
  • Park Road (Route 3023) between Route 30 and Hookstown Grade Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Shivler Road (Route 3029) between McLeary Road in Greene Township and Gibbs Road in Raccoon Township – Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township – Closed
  • Huston Road (Route 3011) in Little Beaver Township between Scott Road and Beaver Dam Road - Closed

UPDATE 2:00 p.m.:

Crews in Connellsville helped a woman get out of her car after she drove into a flooded road at the intersection of Torrance Avenue and Sixth Street.

UPDATE 1:50 p.m.

Penndot provided the following update on road closures in District 10:

Armstrong

  • Route 56 between Montgomery Hill to Gobbler’s Run Road in South Bend Township
  • Route 3013 (Nicola Road/Mushroom Farm Road) between M&M Lime Company Drive to Fennelton Road in West Franklin Township
  • Route 4035 (Craigsville Road/Yellow Dog Road) between Old Butler Road to Airport Road in West Franklin Township

Butler

  • Renfrew Road (Route 3006) between Meridian Road and Three Degree Road in Penn Township
  • Benbrook Road/Three Degree Road/Valencia Road/Meridian Road (Route 3007) Meridian between Renfrew Road and Smith Road in Penn Township
  • Route 38 between the beginning of Route 38 and Hohn Farm Road in Oakland Twp
  • Little Creek Road/Yellow Creek Road (Route 3025) between the intersection of Little Creek Road and East Lancaster Road in Lancaster Township
  • Route 1010 (Church Street/Hooker Road/South Street/Hallston Road) between the Intersection of Troutman Road and Seven Hills Road in Concord Township.
  • Route 3027 (Seneca School Road/Hartmann Road) between the intersections of Evergreen Mill Road and Textor Hill Road in Jackson Township.

Clarion

  • Route 66 between the intersection of Route 861 in New Bethlehem Borough and Olean Trail in Limestone Township

Indiana

  • Route 403 between the intersection of Franklin Street to Adams Adams Street in Clymer Borough
  • Route 56 between the intersection of Charles Road in East Wheatfield Township to the County Line
  • Route 1014 (Wandin Road/Pine Flats Road) between the intersection of Hill Road and Route 580 in Green Twp to 580
  • Route 954 between the intersection of Indiana Road in Creekside Boro and Kunkle Road, Stuchell Road in Washington Township.
  • Route 3056 (Old Route 56/Main Street/Elm Street/Ridge Avenue) between the intersection of Cooper Street in Homer City Borough and Riverside Avenue in Center Township
  • Route 2013 (Grange Hall Road/Stutzman Road/Plowman Road/Gas Center Road/Wehrum Road/Rexis Road) between Plowman Road in East Wheatfield Township and Wissinger Road in Buffington Township

Jefferson

  • Route 2008 (Desire Road/Rock Dump Road/Panic Wishaw Road/Panic Knoxdale Road/Berry Road) between the intersection of Route 119 to Route 410 in Henderson Township

UPDATE 1:24 p.m.:

The mayor of Bentleyville has declared a state of emergency due to flooding.

UPDATE 12:38 a.m.:

Allegheny County Emergency Services put an update on flooding across the county:

While the worst of the storms are past, flooding locally from streams, creeks and backed up storm drainage will continue to increase road closures and potential flooding damages.

Area rivers continue to rise and are not expected to crest (at or near flood stage) until mid-morning Thursday. As the rivers continue to rise, the streams and creeks leading to the rivers will begin to back up and add more area flooding to low lying areas countywide. Additional road closures, flooding and landslides are expected into, at least, Friday morning.

Allegheny County Emergency Services reminds all drivers: turn around, don’t drown. Please plan and limit travel through the end of the week on area roads. Stay clear of streams, creeks and rivers as they are all flowing high and fast. Swiftwater/Flood response teams countywide continue to monitor and respond to swift water and flood emergencies.

Residents and businesses are reminded to monitor their buildings and properties for water and flooding impacts. Maintain roof drains, downspouts and storm drains to keep them flowing clear of debris and limit flooding when safely possible. Continue to monitor and maintain basement drainage pumps if you have them.

Public safety agencies including 9-1-1, emergency management and local police, fire and emergency medical agencies are working very hard 24/7 to help keep everyone safe during these weather events. Stay prepared to help prevent emergencies.

Be sure to monitor changing weather and flooding conditions, as conditions are changing rapidly. As always call 9-1-1 for all emergencies.

UPDATE 11:35 a.m.:

A school bus and a tri-axle were struck by a tree in Brady Township Tuesday morning.

It happened around 6:30 a.m. along Route 8.

The Slippery Rock School District confirmed that no students were on board the school bus at the time, but the driver and an adult bus monitor on board sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital.

UPDATE 10:40 a.m.:

The “Bathtub” area of westbound I-376 (Parkway East) in Pittsburgh has closed to traffic due to expected flooding this morning.

The area of westbound I-376 (Parkway East) is closed to traffic due to expected flooding until further notice. All traffic approaching this section of I-376, located between Grant Street and the Fort Pitt Bridge, will be detoured.

Posted Detour

  • From westbound I-376, traffic will take the Grant Street (Exit 71A) off-ramp
  • Turn left onto Fort Pitt Boulevard
  • Bear left onto the westbound I-376 ramp toward Fort Pitt Bridge/Airport

In addition to westbound I-376, the following ramps will close to traffic:

  • Ramp from Grant Street to westbound I-376
  • Ramp from Fifth Avenue/Boulevard of the Allies to west near Oakland
  • Access from Point State Park to eastbound I-376
  • Ramp from Stanwix Street to eastbound I-376
  • Ramp from Market Street to eastbound I-376
  • Ramp from Wood Street to eastbound I-376

The ramp carrying traffic from the Fort Duquesne Bridge on southbound I-279 to eastbound I-376, commonly referred to as the “Interstate Connector,” is also closed until further notice. Traffic will be detoured.

Posted Detour

  • Take southbound I-279 to the Fort Pitt Bridge/westbound I-376
  • Continue through the Fort Pitt Tunnel
  • Take the Banksville Road/Route 19 (Exit 69A) exit
  • Keep left and loop back to eastbound I-376, following signs for Uniontown/Route51
  • Continue through the Fort Pitt Tunnel
  • Stay in the right-hand lane and follow signs to eastbound I-376/Monroeville

PennDOT is advising motorists that portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding and slides at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday:

Allegheny County

  • Route 8 at Saxonburg Boulevard in Shaler Township – Northbound lane restriction
  • Long Run Road (Route 48) at Cool Springs Road in White Oak Borough - Closed
  • University Boulevard (Route 51) at Stoops Ferry Road in Moon Township – Southbound lanes closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 837 (North State Street) between the McKeesport Duquesne Bridge in the City of Duquesne and McClure Street in Dravosburg Borough – Closed
  • Saxonburg Boulevard (Route 1013) south of Berryhill Road in O’Hara Township – Closed (due to a slide)
  • Lincoln Way (Route 2031) between Coulterville Road and Route 48 in White Oak Borough - Closed
  • Streets Run Road (Route 2046) between Brentwood Road and Glass Run Road in the City of Pittsburgh - Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel Road and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed
  • Walton Road (Route 3007) between Dale Road and Riverview Road in Jefferson Hills Borough – Closed
  • Oakdale Road (Route 3063) between Robb Hill Road and Route 22/30 in North Fayette Township - Closed

Beaver County

  • Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) near the Aliquippa Bridge in the City of Aliquippa – lane restrictions
  • Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Engle Road in Industry Borough and Sebring Road in Vanport Township – Closed
  • Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Wolf Run Road and the Shippingport Bridge in Industry Borough – Closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 68 (Midland Avenue) at Spring Lane Road in Midland Borough – Closed
  • Route 168 (Shippingport Hill Road) between the Shippingport Bridge and Shaeffer Road in
  • Route 588 (Concord Church Road) between Hartzell School Road and Pine Run Road in Marion Township - Closed
  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Shady Rest Road (Route 1008) between Celia Road and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Hartzell School Road (Route 1015) between Route 588 and Fombell Road in Marion Township – Closed
  • Brush Creek Road (Route 1019) between Wises Grove Road and Powell Road in New Sewickley Township - Closed
  • Independence Road (Route 3013) and between Bryson Road in Hopewell Township and Tank Farm Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Raccoon Creek Road (Route 3019) between Mowry Road and Moffett Run Road in Potter Township - Closed
  • Service Creek Road (Route 3020) between Green Garden Road and Clearview Road in Hopewell Township - Closed
  • Park Road (Route 3023) between Route 30 and Hookstown Grade Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Shivler Road (Route 3029) between McLeary Road in Greene Township and Gibbs Road in Raccoon Township – Closed
  • Wolf Run Road (Route 4034) between Paradise Road and Murphy Hill Road in Industry Borough - Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township – Closed
  • Huston Road (Route 3011) in Little Beaver Township between Scott Road and Beaver Dam Road - Closed

UPDATE 10:24 a.m.:

The Interstate Connector ramp is now closed to traffic. Traffic coming from the Fort Duquesne Bridge has to go to Parkway West outbound, loop around at Banksville and access Parkway East/Downtown from the Fort Pitt Bridge inbound,

UPDATE 9:46 a.m.:

The Elizabeth Township Police Department is experiencing intermittent phone failure. The outage affects only the non-emergency number. Residents can still reach 911, according to a social media post.

UPDATE 9:25 a.m.:

Beaver County Emergency Services is advising Franklin Township residents who live near the Connoquenessing Creek that it is still rising. Those who plan to move to higher ground should do so now, the department said.

UPDATE 8:43 a.m.:

Ohiopyle State Park is advising hikers to use extreme caution as their waterways are “running high.”

UPDATE 8:38 a.m.:

A section of Route 168 in Shippingport Borough, Beaver County is closed due to a landslide and downed tree.

Both directions are closed from Shippingport Bridge toward Hookstown, police said.

UPDATE 8:30 a.m.:

PennDOT is advising motorists of the following weather-related road closures:

Allegheny County

  • Route 8 at Saxonburg Boulevard in Shaler Township – Northbound lane restriction
  • Long Run Road (Route 48) at Cool Springs Road in White Oak Borough - Closed
  • University Boulevard (Route 51) at Stoops Ferry Road in Moon Township – Southbound lanes closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 837 (North State Street) between the McKeesport Duquesne Bridge in the City of Duquesne and McClure Street in Dravosburg Borough – Closed
  • Saxonburg Boulevard (Route 1013) south of Berryhill Road in O’Hara Township – Closed (due to a slide)
  • Lincoln Way (Route 2031) between Coulterville Road and Route 48 in White Oak Borough - Closed
  • Streets Run Road (Route 2046) between Brentwood Road and Glass Run Road in the City of Pittsburgh - Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel Road and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed

Beaver County

  • Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) near the Aliquippa Bridge in the City of Aliquippa – lane restrictions
  • Route 68 (Sunflower Road) between Zeigler Road in Beaver County and Muntz Run Road in Butler County – Closed
  • Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Engle Road in Industry Borough and Sebring Road in Vanport Township – Closed
  • Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Wolf Run Road and the Shippingport Bridge in Industry Borough – Closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 68 (Midland Avenue) at Spring Lane Road in Midland Borough - Closed
  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Route 588 (Concord Church Road) between Hartzell School Road and Pine Run Road in Marion Township - Closed
  • Shady Rest Road (Route 1008) between Celia Road and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Hartzell School Road (Route 1015) between Route 588 and Fombell Road in Marion Township – Closed
  • Brush Creek Road (Route 1019) between Wises Grove Road and Powell Road in New Sewickley Township - Closed
  • Independence Road (Route 3013) and between Bryson Road in Hopewell Township and Tank Farm Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Raccoon Creek Road (Route 3019) between Mowry Road and Moffett Run Road in Potter Township - Closed
  • Service Creek Road (Route 3020) between Green Garden Road and Clearview Road in Hopewell Township - Closed
  • Park Road (Route 3023) between Route 30 and Hookstown Grade Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Shivler Road (Route 3029) between McLeary Road in Greene Township and Gibbs Road in Raccoon Township – Closed
  • Wolf Run Road (Route 4034) between Paradise Road and Murphy Hill Road in Industry Borough - Closed

Greene County

  • Route 18 between Grinnage Run Road and Hoges Run Road in Center Township.
  • Route 18 between Water Dam Road in Franklin Township and Garner Run Road in Washington Township.
  • Route 21 between Wheeling Creek Road and Aleppo Road in Richhill Township.
  • Route 1017 (Willis Road/Kovalcheck Road/Crucible Road) between Reynolds Road in Jefferson Township and Valley View Road in Cumberland Township.
  • Route 2018 (Kirby Garards Fort Road/Kirby Road) between Foley Road and Route 2003/2018 in Whiteley Township.
  • Route 2003 (Big Shannon Run Road) between Bacon Run Road and Little Shannon Road in Perry Township.
  • Route 2003 (Buckeye Road) between Wades Run Road and Little Shannon Road in Perry Township.
  • Route 2006 (Davistown Road) between Route 19 (Mount Morris Road in Perry Township and Steele Hill Road in Dunkard Township.
  • Route 3001 (Bissett Run Road/Ned Ridge Road/Barnhart Lane) between Route 10 (Young Ridge Road) at the West Virginia state line and Route 3010 (Deep Valley Road) in Springhill Township.
  • Route 3009 (Toms Run Road) between Hoy Hill Road and Tustin Run Road in Gilmore Township.
  • Route 3009 (Toms Run Road) between Jones Road and Hargus Creek Road in Jackson Township.
  • Route 3010 (Deep Valley Road/Main Street) between Pigeon Run Road and Windy Gap Road in Springhill Township.
  • Route 3013 (Oak Forest Road/Chestnut Street) between Stewart Run Road and Woods Road in Center Township.

Washington County

  • Route 221 between Conger Road and Cowden Lane/Plumsock Road in Morris Township.
  • Route 231 between Enon Church Road and beginning of Route 231 in East Finley Township.
  • Route 481 between Van Voorhis Lane in Carroll Township and First Street/Main Street in the City of Monongahela.
  • Route 519 between Pike Street in Houston Borough and Hornhead Street in Mount Pleasant Township.
  • Route 837 between Nelson Street and Valley Street in the City of Monongahela.
  • Route 980 between Route 50 (Millers Run Road) and Coleman Road in Cecil Township.
  • Route 1010 (Georgetown Road) eastbound between Spring Avenue in Cecil Township and Rock Run Road in Peters Township.
  • Route 2019 (Almond Road) between Route 917 (Main Street) and Chestnut Street in Ellsworth Borough.
  • Route 2020 (Ten Mile Road) between Hufford Run Road in Amwell Township and Little Creek Road in West Bethlehem Township.
  • Route 2023 (Grange Road/Van Voorhis Hazelkirk Road/Bentleyville Road) between Malmgren Road and Rosena Road in Fallowfield Township.
  • Route 3026 (Enon Church Road) between Jackson Road and West Finley Township and Newland School Road in East Finley Township.

Westmoreland County

  • Route 119 between Washington Avenue and Trolley Line Avenue in Youngwood Borough.
  • Route 381 between Club Stable Road and Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) in Ligonier Township.
  • Route 1011 (Midget Camp Road) between Girl Scout Camp Road and Tantlinger Hollow Road in Fairfield Township.
  • Route 2012 (Brinkerton Road/Depot Street/Armbrust Brinkerton Road/Armbrust Road) between Fairground Road and Route 819 (Armbrust Road) in Hempfield Township.
  • Route 2045 (Two Mile Run Road) between Route 711 and Slater Road in Ligonier Township.
  • Route 3016 (Hermine Road/Middletown Road/Lowber Road/Madison Road) between Carnegie Road and Wachs Lane in Sewickley Township.
  • Route 3016 (Hermine Road/Middletown Road/Lowber Road/Madison Road) between Cool Springs Road and Carnegie Road in Sewickley Township.
  • Route 3029 (Second Street/Railroad Street/Banning Road) between Post Office Road and Eureaka Hill Road in South Huntingdon Township.
  • Route 3089 (Ruffsdale Road/Water Street/Buttermore Avenue/Old Bethany Road/Bair Boulevard) between Thompson Hollow Road in East Huntingdon Township and Bridge Street/Hunker Waltz Mill Road in New Stanton Borough.
  • Route 3097 (Baltzer Meyer Pike) between Hurst Road and Bus Garage Road in Hempfield Township.
  • Route 4071 (Pine Run Road) between Pine Run Church Road/Pine Run Road and Yockey Road and Washington Township.

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township – Closed
  • Huston Road (Route 3011) in Little Beaver Township between Scott Road and Beaver Dam Road - Closed

Armstrong County

  • Route 56 between Montgomery Hill to Gobbler’s Run Road in South Bend Township
  • Route 3013 (Nicola Road/Mushroom Farm Road) between M&M Lime Company Drive to Fennelton Road in West Franklin Township
  • Route 4035 (Craigsville Road/Yellow Dog Road) between Old Butler Road to Airport Road in West Franklin Township

Butler County

  • Renfrew Road (Route 3006) between Meridian Road and Three Degree Road in Penn Township
  • Benbrook Road/Three Degree Road/Valencia Road/Meridian Road (Route 3007) Meridian between Renfrew Road and Smith Road in Penn Township
  • Route 38 between the beginning of Route 38 and Hohn Farm Road in Oakland Twp
  • Route 68 LANE RESTRICTION – between the intersection of Steinback Road, Zeigler Road in New Sewickley Township and Muntz Run Road in Zelienople Borough

Clarion County

  • Route 66 between the intersection of Route 861 in New Bethlehem Borough and Olean Trail in Limestone Township

Indiana County

  • Route 403 between the intersection of Franklin Street to Adams Street in Clymer Borough
  • Route 56 between the intersection of Charles Road in East Wheatfield Township to the County Line
  • Route 1014 (Wandin Road/Pine Flats Road) between the intersection of Hill Road and Route 580 in Green Township

Jefferson County

  • Route 2008 (Desire Road/Rock Dump Road/Panic Wishaw Road/Panic Knoxdale Road/Berry Road) between the intersection of Route 119 to Route 410 in Henderson Township

UPDATE 7:22 a.m.:

A Flood Warning in the Pittsburgh area has been extended to include Morgantown, W.Va.

UPDATE 7 a.m.:

The Park-N-Ride in Jefferson Hills is closed until further notice, according to police.

Several roads are closed in New Sewickley Township, including Brush Creek Road, Snyder Drive and Brown Road. Route 588 in Marion Township between Hastzell School and Pine Run roads is also closed.

Several roads in South Huntingdon Township are closed, including Huntingdon Road, the off-ramp of Exit 53 eastbound and Creek Road.

UPDATE 6:34 a.m.:

Duquesne Light reports eight active outages impacting 580 customers. West Penn Power reports 77 outages in Armstrong County, 86 outages in Washington County and 194 outages in Westmoreland County.

UPDATE 6:28 a.m.:

Flood Warnings remain in effect for most of the area through the afternoon, the National Weather Service says.

UPDATE 6 a.m.:

A section of University Boulevard in Moon Township is closed due to a landslide.

The southbound lanes from Hertz to Stoops Ferry Road remain closed. The northbound lanes have reopened, according to Moon police. There is no word on when it will reopen. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route.

UPDATE 5:43 a.m.:

Several area schools are operating on delays or remotely due to flooding. Click here for the complete list.

UPDATE 5:34 a.m.:

The 10th Street Bypass (Route 2128) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, has closed to traffic due to anticipated flooding, PennDOT announced.

It is closed between I-279 Parkway North/Fort Duquesne Bridge and Fort Duquesne Boulevard due to expected flooding. The ramps from northbound and southbound I-279 to the 10th Street Bypass are also closed.

All traffic will be detoured. Drivers should use Fort Duquesne Boulevard to detour around the closure. Motorists on I-279 should use the ramps to Fort Duquesne Boulevard.

Portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding, according to PennDOT.

Allegheny County

  • Long Run Road (Route 48) at Cool Springs Road in White Oak Borough - Closed
  • University Boulevard (Route 51) at Stoops Ferry Road in Moon Township – Southbound lanes closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 148 (5th Avenue) between Hartman Street and Evans Avenue in the City of McKeesport - Closed
  • Route 837 (North State Street) between the McKeesport Duquesne Bridge in the City of Duquesne and McClure Street in Dravosburg Borough - Closed
  • Lincoln Way (Route 2031) between Coulterville Road and Route 48 in White Oak Borough - Closed
  • Streets Run Road (Route 2046) between Brentwood Road and Glass Run Road in the City of Pittsburgh - Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel Road and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed

Beaver County

  • Route 68 (Sunflower Road) between Zeigler Road in Beaver County and Muntz Run Road in Butler County – Closed
  • Route 68 (Beaver Midland Road) between Engle Road in Industry Borough and Sebring Road in Vanport Township – Closed
  • Route 68 (Midland Avenue) at Spring Lane Road in Midland Borough - Closed
  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Shady Rest Road (Route 1008) between Celia Road and Route 288 in Franklin Township – lane restriction
  • Hartzell School Road (Route 1015) between Route 588 and Fombell Road in Marion Township – Closed
  • Independence Road (Route 3013) and between Bryson Road in Hopewell Township and Tank Farm Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Raccoon Creek Road (Route 3019) between Mowry Road and Moffett Run Road in Potter Township - Closed
  • Service Creek Road (Route 3020) between Green Garden Road and Clearview Road in Hopewell Township - Closed
  • Park Road (Route 3023) between Route 30 and Hookstown Grade Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Shivler Road (Route 3029) between McLeary Road in Greene Township and Gibbs Road in Raccoon Township – Closed
  • Wolf Run Road (Route 4034) between Paradise Road and Murphy Hill Road in Industry Borough - Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township – Closed
  • Huston Road (Route 3011) in Little Beaver Township between Scott Road and Beaver Dam Road - Closed

UPDATE 5:27 a.m. Wednesday:

Ligonier Valley and Yough school districts in Westmoreland County and McGuffey School District in Washington County are closed and will have a Flexible Instruction Day Wednesday. Riverside Beaver County and Butler Area school districts are operating on two-hour delay schedules.

UPDATE 11:11 p.m. Tuesday:

The Tornado Watch for the Pittsburgh area has been canceled.

UPDATE 9:56 p.m.:

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties until 3:45 a.m.

UPDATE 9:40 p.m.:

The National Weather Service said the severe potential is “rapidly decreasing” as storms shift east. The tornado watch will be canceled early if the threat completely ends.

UPDATE 9:15 p.m.:

PennDOT gave the following updates on road closures in western Pennsylvania:

Allegheny County

  • Bull Creek Road (Route 1034) between Metz Road and Ridge Road in Fawn Township – Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed
  • Reis Run Road (Route 4022) at the intersection with Rochester Road in Ross Township – lane restriction

Beaver County

  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • North Camp Run Road (Route 1011) near Route 288 in Franklin Township – lane restriction
  • Hartzell School Road (Route 1015) in Marion Township between Route 588 and Fombell Road – Closed
  • Brush Creek Road (Route 1019) between Melon Road and Powell Road in New Sewickley Township - Closed
  • Independence Road (Route 3013) in Hopewell and Independence townships between Bryson Road and Tank Farm Road - Closed
  • Service Creek Road (Route 3020) between Green Garden Road and Clearview Road in Hopewell - Closed
  • Park Road (Route 3023) in Independence Township between Route 30 and Hookstown Grade Road – Closed
  • Shivler Road (Route 3029) in Greene and Raccoon townships between McLeary Road and Gibbs Road - Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township – Closed
  • Huston Road (Route 3011) in Little Beaver Township between Scott Road and Beaver Dam Road - Closed

UPDATE 9 p.m.:

The National Weather Service said the severe threat is weakening as storms move closer.

UPDATE 7:24 p.m.:

A tornado watch has been issued for Allegheny, Beaver, Greene and Washington counties until 2 a.m.

UPDATE 7 p.m.:

PennDOT gave the following updates on road closures in western Pennsylvania:

Allegheny County

  • Route 8 northbound in Shaler Township near the intersection with Saxonburg Boulevard – lane restriction
  • Bull Creek Road (Route 1034) between Metz Road and Ridge Road in Fawn Township – Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed
  • Reis Run Road (Route 4022) at the intersection with Rochester Road in Ross Township – lane restriction

Beaver County

  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • North Camp Run Road (Route 1011) near Route 288 in Franklin Township – lane restriction
  • Hartzell School Road (Route 1015) in Marion Township between Route 588 and Fombell Road – Closed
  • Brush Creek Road (Route 1019) between Melon Road and Powell Road in New Sewickley Township - Closed
  • Independence Road (Route 3013) in Hopewell and Independence townships between Bryson Road and Tank Farm Road - Closed
  • Service Creek Road (Route 3020) between Green Garden Road and Clearview Road in Hopewell - Closed
  • Park Road (Route 3023) in Independence Township between Route 30 and Hookstown Grade Road – Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township - Closed

UPDATE 6:15 p.m.:

The Bathtub area of the westbound Parkway East is anticipated to close on Wednesday morning for flooding.

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UPDATE 5:50 p.m.:

Etna police said water levels are going down, but the area is not “out of danger.”

UPDATE 4:50 p.m.:

UPDATE 4:35 p.m.:

PennDOT gave the following updates on road closures in western Pennsylvania:

Allegheny County

  • Northbound Route 837 under the Duquesne-McKeesport Bridge in the City of Duquesne – Closed
  • Bull Creek Road (Route 1034) between Metz Road and Ridge Road in Fawn Township – Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed
  • McKee Road (Route 3103) between Route 978 and Crossroads Drive in Oakdale Borough – Closed
  • Reis Run Road (Route 4022) at the intersection with Rochester Road in Ross Township - Closed

Beaver County

  • North Camp Run Road (Route 1011) near Route 288 in Franklin Township – lane restriction
  • Brush Creek Road (Route 1019) between Melon Road and Powell Road in New Sewickley Township - Closed
  • Duss Avenue (Route 2011) in Baden Borough – lane restriction
  • Lovi Road (Route 2006) near Route 989 in New Sewickley Road - Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township - Closed

UPDATE 4:20 p.m.:

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Allegheny, Butler and Beaver counties until 8:15 p.m. Tuesday and Armstrong, Westmoreland and Indiana counties until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

UPDATE 3:41 p.m.:

Duquesne Light reports eight active outages impacting 230 customers. West Penn Power reports 287 outages in Westmoreland County.

UPDATE 2:48 p.m.:

Peters Creek Road in Jefferson Hills is closed from Gill Hall Road to Cherry Street due to roadway flooding. The closure is anticipated to last through the evening, according to Jefferson Hills police.

Police advise drivers to find an alternate route.

UPDATE 2:40 p.m.:

PennDOT gave the following updates on road closures in western Pennsylvania:

Allegheny County

  • Route 51 near Ewing Road in Stowe Township – lane restriction
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed
  • Streets Run Road (Route 2046) between Brentwood Road and Glass Run Road in the City of Pittsburgh - Closed

Beaver County

  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • North Camp Run Road (Route 1011) near Route 288 in Franklin Township – lane restriction
  • Brush Creek Road (Route 1019) between Melon Road and Powell Road in New Sewickley Township - Closed
  • Duss Avenue (Route 2011) in Baden Borough – lane restriction
  • Lovi Road (Route 2006) near Route 989 in New Sewickley Road - Closed
  • Park Road (Route 4019) between Achortown Road and Shenango Road in Chippewa Township – Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township - Closed

UPDATE 2:33 p.m.:

Cecil Township has given an update on conditions in the area:

Due to recent heavy rain and the anticipation of more rain to come, PennDOT has closed Nine Eighty Road from Coleman Road to Millers Run Road. This is due to flooding in the area. Penn DOT will reopen the road when it is safe to do so. Please do not drive around the road closure signs. Officers will be monitoring the road conditions in this area throughout the evening.

UPDATE 2:10 p.m.:

The Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS has a fully staffed swift water rescue team ready for the increased flood risk.

“The state-certified 2A team is ready to protect the residents and visitors of Pittsburgh, with additional capabilities to deploy throughout the commonwealth if requested,” a Facebook post reads.

UPDATE 1 p.m.:

The Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh is sending this notification to alert parkers that a Flood Advisory has been issued for the Ohio River. The Ohio River is forecast to surpass 18′ just prior to 8 p.m. this evening and not recede below 18′ until Saturday mid-day. As a precaution, the Mon Wharf will be closed Wednesday until further notice. The Authority recommends all patrons parked at the Wharf today remove their vehicles by 6 p.m. as a precaution.

Additional parking is available at First Avenue Garage once the Wood Allies and Third Avenue Garages reach capacity.

PennDot is now shutting down California Drive from South California Dribr to South Ridge Road in California Borough. The police and fire departments are asking drivers to avoid the areas of California Drive and Pike Run Drive for flooding over the roadway issues.

UPDATE 12:50 p.m.:

Portions of the following roadways are closed due to flooding, PennDOT announced.

Greene County

  • Route 18 between Grinnage Run Road and Hoges Run Road in Center Township.
  • Route 21 at the intersection of Golden Oaks Road and Roy E. Furman Highway in Center Township.
  • Route 21 between Wheeling Creek Road and Aleppo Road in Richhill Township.
  • Route 1017 (Willis Road/Kovalcheck Road/Crucible Road) between Reynolds Road in Jefferson Township and Valley View Road in Cumberland Township.
  • Route 2018 (Kirby Garards Fort Road/Kirby Road) between Foley Road and Route 2003/2018 in Whiteley Township.
  • Route 3009 (Toms Run Road) between Hoy Hill Road and Tustin Run Road in Gilmore Township.
  • Route 3009 (Toms Run Road) between Jones Road and Hargus Creek Road in Jackson Township.
  • Route 3010 (Deep Valley Road/Main Street) between Pigeon Run Road and Windy Gap Road in Springhill Township.
  • Route 3013 (Oak Forest Road/Chestnut Street) between Stewart Run Road and Woods Road in Center Township.

Washington County

  • Route 1010 (Georgetown Road/Valley Brook Road) between Spring Avenue in Cecil Township and Rock Run Road in Peters Township.
  • Route 2019 (Wherry Road/Vanceville Road/Almond Road) between Route 917 (Main Street) in Ellsworth Borough and Wherry Road in Somerset Township.
  • Route 2020 (Plumsock Road/Ten Mile Road/Hackney Station Road/Main Street) between Hufford Run Road in Amwell Township and Little Creek Road in West Bethlehem Township.

Westmoreland County

  • Route 381 between Club Stable Road and Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) in Ligonier Township.
  • Route 1011 (Midget Camp Road) between Girl Scout Camp Road and Tantlinger Hollow Road in Fairfield Township.

Due to downed tree in wires:

  • Route 2043 (Linn Run Road/Darlington Rector Road) between Linn Run Park Road in Cook Township and Sunningwell Drive in Ligonier Township.

Motorists should never drive through flooded roadways, as it takes just two feet of fast-moving water to float a car, PennDOT said.

For the latest information on roadway closures and conditions, visit www.511PA.com.

UPDATE 11:50 a.m.:

UPDATE 11:44 a.m.:

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Armstrong, northern Indiana and southern Jefferson counties until 2:30 p.m.

UPDATE 11:30 a.m.:

Shaler Township police are reminding drivers not to drive through water.

UPDATE 11:16 a.m.:

Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is encouraging customers to prepare for high winds this afternoon until late tonight. In addition to strong winds, the area could also see hail and heavy rain, resulting in flash flooding. Strong winds can damage electrical equipment and result in potential power outages.

DLC has increased staffing to ensure that any outages are responded to safely and as quickly as possible. Because of potentially hazardous conditions, some response times may be delayed during the weather event.

DLC is reminding customers to:

  • Call 911 for any emergency medical issues that could be impacted by an outage.
  • Avoid downed power lines and give ample space to lineworkers.
  • Avoid walking under or around trees that have a visible trunk or dangling limbs.
  • Check emergency supply kits to ensure that essential items like batteries and medication are within reach.
  • Charge all important electronic devices such as cell phones.
  • Check medications that require refrigeration and may be affected by a prolonged outage.
  • Have an alternate source of heating available.

In the event of an outage, the quickest way to report it is through DuquesneLight.com. Those without internet access can call 888-393-7000.

UPDATE 10:43 a.m.:

Flooded roads are reported in several communities, including portions of Route 65 in Emsworth, Babcock Boulevard in Ross Township, Evergreen Avenue in Millvale and Mt. Royal Boulevard in Hampton Township.

In Shaler, Pine Creek flooded, causing police to close Willow Street.

UPDATE 10:26 a.m.:

The Burgettstown Area School District will dismiss the middle/high school at 11:30 a.m. and the elementary center at 12:30 p.m. due to heavy rains and expected flash flooding, the district announced.

UPDATE 10:08 a.m.:

The 1800 block of Montour Street, between Grace Street and Woodcrest Avenue in Coraopolis, is closed due to a landslide, according to Coraopolis police.

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