The National Weather Service at State College issued a flood warning until 12:30 p.m. on Friday in Centre County and a watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby pounded the area.
Localized flooding has been reported around the county. PennDOT reported the following road closures due to flooding:
- Upper Georges Valley Road between Bible and Egg Hill roads in Potter Township is closed until at least 4 p.m.
- Penns Creek Road between Beaver Dam and Coburn roads in Penn Township is closed until at least 4 p.m.
- Chestnut Grove Road/Bush Hollow Road between Bald Eagle Valley Road in Union Township and Snow Shoe Mountain Road in Boggs Township is closed until at least 5 p.m.
- Clarence Road between Fountain Road in Snow Shoe Township and Fourth Street in Snow Show Borough is closed until at least 5 p.m.
Centre County Emergency Management reported that the following roads were also closed as of Friday morning:
- Rattlesnake Pike from Spotts Road, Union Township
- Rattlesnake Pike from Allegheny Street, Julian
- The area of 200 Lyonstown Road, Spring Township
- Broadway Street, Milesburg
- Multiple locations in Unionville
For Unionville residents affected by flood, shelter has been opened at the Unionville Community Center, 201 Allegheny Street, Julian, according to Centre County Emergency Management
Flooding was also reported on Fox Hollow Road in State College and South Eagle Valley Road in Huston Township.
Drivers are urged to turn around when encountering flooded roads.
“In hilly terrain, low water crossings are potentially dangerous in heavy rain,” the National Weather Service wrote. “Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.”
A total of 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is expected by early Friday evening, with heavy rain tapering off around 2 p.m. The totals and length of the storm have been downgraded since Thursday, when accumulations where initially projected at 3 to 5 inches of 6 to 7 inches possible.
Creeks may continue to rise after heavy rainfall has ended, according to the NWS.
After the storm moves out a pleasant weekend is in store, with partly sunny skies and high temperatures in the mid-70s, according to AccuWeather.
