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Flood Warning: Minor Flooding Forecast for Wills Creek at Cambridge

The National Weather Service warns of minor flooding along Wills Creek at Cambridge until late tonight.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 9:20 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 21, 2026, 9:22 a.m. ET
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The has issued a for Wills Creek at Cambridge, in effect from 10:37 a.m. EDT on August 21 until 3:00 a.m. EDT on August 22. According to the , at 15.0 feet, overflowing of poor drainage and low-lying areas will result in minor flooding along Wills Creek. At 16.0 feet, basement flooding begins through floor drains and other sewer connections, and local interruptions in sanitary service may occur along Gordon's Run from 3rd Street to 6th Street. The Weather Service advises motorists not to attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz. The next statement will be issued this evening at 9:30 PM EDT.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 21, 2026, 9:20 a.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Warning Issued for Wills Creek at Cambridge

    The National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA issued a Flood Warning for Wills Creek at Cambridge on August 21, 2026, effective from 10:37 a.m. EDT until 3:00 a.m. EDT on August 22. Minor flooding is forecast.

    At 15.0 feet, overflowing of poor drainage and low-lying areas will result in minor flooding along Wills Creek. At 16.0 feet, basement flooding begins through floor drains and other sewer connections, and local interruptions in sanitary service may occur along Gordon's Run from 3rd Street to 6th Street.

    The warning advises motorists not to attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz. The next statement will be issued this evening at 9:30 PM EDT.

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