Flood Advisory issued February 15 at 5:58PM EST until February 19 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

…The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania…

Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County.

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE…Ohio River at Pittsburgh.

* WHEN…From this afternoon to late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS…At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the Monongahela
Parking Wharf.
At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the North Shore Riverwalk
between the stadiums.
At 19.5 feet, The Monongahela Parking Wharf is completely flooded.
At 20.0 feet, Water is up to one foot deep in the lower areas of
the North Shore Riverwalk.
At 22.0 feet, The Tenth Street Bypass floods.
At 22.5 feet, The fountain plaza is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 5:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 16.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0
feet Monday morning.
– Action stage is 18.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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