Several areas flooded due to rainfall in Allegheny County

ALLEGHENY COUNTY — Widespread flooding was reported in several areas after a substantial rainfall Monday morning.

A woman was rescued after her vehicle became stranded in high water on Union Avenue in Bellevue

“A driver tried to get through the water car got stuck,” Don Dilbert, Quaill Volunteer Fire Department Chief, said. “Crews worked to get her out in about five minutes.”

In Shaler Township, there was another water rescue after this car got stuck in high-water on Seavey Road. That road has since reopened.

And more flooding on Washington Boulevard, saw drivers dealing with high water.

Unfortunately conditions like these and even road closed signs sometimes aren’t enough to stop drivers from taking a deadly risk. That’s why PennDOT shared this warning: “Anyone who drives around barriers intended to close a road can face increased penalties if emergency responders are called to rescue motorists who disregard traffic control signs.”

Suzi Zaki, who lives on Union Avenue in Bellevue, said she is worried about flooding.

“It’s disconcerting to think that every time it rains heavy that my home is in jeopardy of flooding,” she said. “Nobody really seems all that concerned about it but I would imagine I’m not the only person that’s living on this stretch of road that has concerns every time it floods like this.”

Union Avenue was closed for a period of time but has also reopened.

Vehicles were partially submerged in water on Ellsworth Avenue, outside Winchester Thurston School in Shadyside.

Water also started to accumulate along Rochester Road and Babcock Boulevard in Ross Township. Rochester Road was closed between Sixth Avenue and the lower entrance to North Hills High School. Rochester Road was also restricted to one lane between Sixth Avenue and Babcock Boulevard, but has since reopened.

Water also slowed things down for drivers on Washington Boulevard in Pittsburgh.

Heavy rain causes some flooding on roads in Allegheny County

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