State of emergency in Allegheny County

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State of emergency in Allegheny County

#1 Postby Pburgh » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:26 pm

Well, Ivan has come north. I've never seen such flooding in this area. The rains came to already saturated ground. On my way home from work I saw manhole cover blowing and spewing water fountains of 5 feet. On the Pa. Turnpike I dodged landslides in front and in back of my Subaru. The Turnpike is now closed in that area. A small town just south of me has a mandatory evacuation. Major flooding in this area has many, many roads closed and many people stranded. It came soooo fast and so strong we had no idea that this much damage could be done. We have never seen anything like this in this area. Prayers needed.
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#2 Postby Aimless » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:29 pm

Prayers to all.... I have many family memebers in the Pittsburg area as well... hopeing for the best for all!
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#3 Postby Stephanie » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:34 pm

You got them Karen!

We've only had a few sprinkles here and there from Ivan. I think he's too far west to give us alot of rain. It's sure is HUMID though! YUCK!
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#4 Postby HurricaneQueen » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:38 pm

Thoughts and prayers going out to all of you up there. I didn't realize Ivan had reached PA yet although I've been following the tornados in the DC area (also have family there).

Stephanie, glad to hear your area is faring well as I have most of my family in the Trenton/Princeton area. I've been trying to reach my aunt but she's been out so it can't be too bad there yet either.

Lynn
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#5 Postby Nexus » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:39 pm

A 1 day rainfall record has been set at the airport. I think I heard 5 inches, and still coming. Simply amazing.
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#6 Postby weathermom » Fri Sep 17, 2004 7:53 pm

no rain here yet. Just keep watching that tornado watch box getting closer and closer...........
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#7 Postby huricanwatcher » Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:01 pm

weathermom wrote:no rain here yet. Just keep watching that tornado watch box getting closer and closer...........


where abouts in NJ....... <<<< have friends and all family there...... :cry:
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#8 Postby Innotech » Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:05 pm

damn Ivan was one hell of a storm...and very unforgettable.
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#9 Postby weathermom » Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:12 pm

oakland, almost to the new york state border.
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#10 Postby huricanwatcher » Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:15 pm

<<<<<< x warren county girl... stay safe weathermom....!!!!!!!
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#11 Postby ohiostorm » Fri Sep 17, 2004 8:28 pm

We ended up with around 7" in east central Ohio. It just stopped but the waters are still rising. Many towns completely shut off. All roads are closed. State of Emergency issued in many counties. I will list them all later. Will be a long cleanup. We just got cleaned up from Frances. They said this last 10 days we've recieved 1/4 of our annual rainfall. Thats insane!!!
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