Flood Watch Issued for Lancaster, Lebanon, and Schuylkill Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for parts of central Pennsylvania from noon EDT today through late tonight.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 27, 2026, 3:05 a.m. ET
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Aug 27, 2026, 3:10 a.m. ET
Flood Watch in Effect for Central Pennsylvania Counties Through Late Tonight
The National Weather Service in State College, Pennsylvania, has issued a Flood Watch for portions of central Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Lebanon, and Schuylkill counties, effective from noon EDT on August 27, 2026, through late tonight.
The watch warns that excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks, and flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Residents are advised to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Aug 27, 2026, 3:05 a.m. ETFirst report
Flood Watch Issued for Lancaster, Lebanon, and Schuylkill Counties
The National Weather Service in State College, Pennsylvania, has issued a Flood Watch for portions of central Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Lebanon, and Schuylkill counties. The watch is in effect from noon EDT Thursday, August 27, through late Thursday night, according to the weather service.
The watch warns that excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks, and flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Residents are advised to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. The watch was issued at 2:55 a.m. EDT on Thursday.
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