Flood Watch issued April 5 at 11:04AM EDT until April 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

…The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania…

Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County.

* WHAT…Flooding is possible.

* WHERE…Ohio River at Pittsburgh.

* WHEN…From late Sunday night to Monday afternoon.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.0 feet.
– Forecast…Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning.
In addition, the river is forecast to reach 18 feet early
Sunday morning. This would result in water flowing onto the
Monongahela Parking Wharf.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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