Flood watch issued for Pittsburgh area

PITTSBURGH — A flood watch has been issued for the Pittsburgh area until 4 p.m.

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The ground is saturated from previous rain, and more moderate to heavy rain could cause flooding.

Stream rises will be slow, and flash flooding is not expected.

A flood warning was issued for Venango County earlier Thursday.

The emergency manager said that several roads have flooded in the Sugarcreek area.

A flood warning means that flooding is imminent or has been reported.

A flood advisory was issued for Clarion County Thursday morning.

WPXI