Harrisburg, Pa. – Heavy rain and flash flooding could hit parts of central Pennsylvania Monday afternoon, putting drivers and residents across Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York on alert for rising waters and road closures.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a Flood Watch is in effect for Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill, and York counties from 2 p.m. through this evening. The region is bracing for several rounds of slow-moving thunderstorms capable of producing intense rainfall, especially over already saturated ground.
City streets in Harrisburg and Lancaster, along with low-lying roads like Route 283 and portions of I-83, could flood quickly. Local officials urge residents in Newport, Gettysburg, and Pottsville to avoid driving through water and to move vehicles out of flood-prone areas. Urban neighborhoods and areas with poor drainage are at particular risk for fast-rising water and basement flooding.
If you live near a creek or stream, be prepared for sudden rises and possible evacuations. Keep phones charged, monitor alerts, and never drive around barricades. This event echoes previous summer flash floods that have caused major disruptions in the region.
The Flood Watch remains in effect until late tonight. More alerts or warnings could be issued as storms develop.
