Harrisburg, Pa. – Parts of Pennsylvania received nearly 3 inches of rain over the past 72 hours, while neighboring Virginia saw some of the lowest totals in the Mid-Atlantic as a low-pressure system tracked north of the region.
According to the National Weather Service’s Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, most of the region recorded at least 0.50 inch of rainfall by 8 a.m. Saturday. The heaviest precipitation was concentrated in central and northern Pennsylvania, with local totals approaching 3 inches.
By contrast, much of Virginia remained on the southern edge of the system’s influence, with areas from Roanoke to Richmond receiving less than 0.25 inch. This sharp gradient in rainfall has kept Virginia’s flood threat low but left streams and soil across Pennsylvania saturated.
Motorists across Harrisburg, Scranton, and State College should remain cautious through the weekend as slick roads and minor ponding persist. Meanwhile, drier conditions in Virginia may offer a brief reprieve for outdoor plans and farming operations.
Rain chances taper off Sunday, but any additional showers could elevate runoff risks in waterlogged areas of Pennsylvania. Another system may develop midweek—residents are advised to monitor updates from the NWS.
