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The original item was published from 9/2/2021 3:27:00 PM to 9/3/2021 6:05:06 PM.

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Posted on: August 31, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Flood Warning . . .

Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
the Conestoga River At Lancaster.
* Until late this evening.
* At 2:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:30 PM EDT Thursday was 18.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 5.7 feet early Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Grofftown Road will flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Several homes are affected by high water.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The footbridge near the confluence of
Stauffer Run begins to flood.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Many homes near the river are affected by
high water.
* Impact...At 15.6 feet, Approximate level of the FEMA 10% Annual
Chance Flood level (10-year flood).
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Flood waters begin to reach the Hunsecker's
Mill Covered Bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7
feet on 06/28/2006.


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LAT...LON 4013 7625 4010 7621 4003 7625 3999 7630
4002 7635 4009 7629

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