Afternoon Storms Raise Flooding Worries for Residents

WHO:

[5:22 PM] - WPXI - The mayor of Slippery Rock signed a declaration of disaster emergency.

WHAT:

WTNH - Heavy rain is expected with a flooding threat, predicting 1" to 6" of rain, with isolated areas receiving more.

[5:47 PM] - WPXI - A Tornado Warning was issued for east-central Indiana County until 6 PM.

[5:13 PM] - WPXI - A Flash Flood Warning was issued for parts of Westmoreland, Armstrong, and Indiana counties until 8 PM.

[4:28 PM] - WPXI - A Flash Flood Warning was issued for parts of Beaver, Washington, Allegheny, and Westmoreland counties until 7:15 PM.

[4:25 PM] - WPXI - A Flash Flood Warning was issued for Armstrong, southeastern Butler, northern Indiana, and south-central Jefferson counties until 7:15 PM.

[4:20 PM] - WPXI - A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Armstrong, northeastern Allegheny, north-central Westmoreland, southern Clarion, and eastern Butler counties until 5 PM.

[3:55 PM] - WPXI - A Flash Flood Warning was issued for parts of Armstrong and Clarion counties until 7:45 PM.

[2:54 PM] - WPXI - Parts of Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties were under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:30 PM.

[2:37 PM] - WPXI - A Flash Flood Warning was issued in Armstrong, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer, and Venango counties until 6:30 PM.

[2:28 PM] - WPXI - Most of Lawrence County was under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 3 PM.

WHERE:

WTNH - Flooding threats are affecting various regions, including Slippery Rock and parts of Westmoreland, Armstrong, Indiana, Beaver, Washington, Allegheny, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer, and Venango counties.

WHEN:

WPXI - The Flood Watch is in effect until 10 PM.

WPXI - The Tornado Warning is in effect until 6 PM.

WPXI - The Flash Flood Warnings are in effect until various times, including 8 PM, 7:15 PM, and 7:45 PM.

WPXI - The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 5 PM and 3:30 PM.

WHY:

WTNH - Heavy rain is causing concerns for flooding, with the potential for severe storms producing damaging winds and hail.

HOW:

WTNH - Residents are advised to avoid driving through flooded areas and to stay weather aware.

(UPDATED July 6, 2026 10:20 UTC)

The mayor of Slippery Rock has signed a declaration of disaster emergency as heavy rain is expected to bring significant flooding threats, with predictions of one to six inches of rain in some areas. Multiple warnings are in effect across the region, including a Tornado Warning for east-central Indiana County until 6 PM, and Flash Flood Warnings for several counties, including Westmoreland and Armstrong, lasting until various times throughout the evening. Residents are urged to avoid driving through flooded areas and to remain vigilant as severe storms could produce damaging winds and hail.