Duncansville Borough

Duncansville Borough **OFFICIAL PAGE***
March 4, 1891 Duncansville was incorporated.

09/04/2026

BLAIR PA ALERT:

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 AM SATURDAY MORNING
Flood Watch issued September 4 at 12:05PM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
counties, Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Somerset.

* WHEN...Through 8 AM Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and
streams may rise out of their banks. River flooding is also
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Training heavy showers and embedded thunderstorms will track
southeast across the region this afternoon into tonight. Rainfall
rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible. Heavy rain
falling at this rate will lead to rapid runoff and flash
flooding, as rainfall rates required to result in flash flooding
are only 0.75 to 1.25 inches over a one hour period across the
watch area. Localized storm total rainfall this afternoon through
tonight could reach 3 inches in some locations, mainly to the
south of Interstate 76.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Please monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
http://www.weather.gov

09/04/2026

BLAIR PA ALERT: National Weather Service Partners - Blair County and Surrounding Areas Friday, September 4, 2026



Thunderstorms will track northwest to southeast again on Friday afternoon, affecting primarily southwestern Pennsylvania.
Damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall will be the primary hazards.
After an incredibly active few days, this should be the last round of severe weather for the area until at least the middle of next week.



Important changes: Minor adjustments to the severe weather risk area




For more information and graphics, go tohttps://www.weather.gov/media/ctp/DssPacket.pdf . You can also find additional weather information at https://www.weather.gov/ctp/briefing or https://www.weather.gov/ctp/selfbrief .




This is the final briefing.
Blair County Department of Emergency Services-MB

09/03/2026

BLAIR PA ALERT:

Tornado Warning issued September 3 at 7:54PM EDT until September 3 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
TORCTP

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Bedford County in south central Pennsylvania...
Southern Blair County in central Pennsylvania...
South central Cambria County in central Pennsylvania...

* Until 830 PM EDT.

* At 753 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ski Gap, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Ski Gap, Roaring Spring, and Claysburg around 800 PM EDT.
Martinsburg around 810 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Woodbury, Spring Hill, Cassandra, Saxton, and East Freedom.

This includes Interstate 99 from mile markers 13 to 27.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

BLAIR PA ALERT:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 7:42PM EDT until September 3 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
SVRCTP

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Blair County in central Pennsylvania...
Southwestern Cambria County in central Pennsylvania...
Southern Huntingdon County in central Pennsylvania...
Bedford County in south central Pennsylvania...
Fulton County in south central Pennsylvania...
Somerset County in south central Pennsylvania...

* Until 830 PM EDT.

* At 742 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
near Portage to over New Centerville, or along a line from near
Portage to 6 miles southwest of Somerset, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and small hail.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Johnstown, Somerset, Westmont, Windber, Ebensburg, Bedford,
Belmont, Nanty-Glo, Portage, Breezewood, Warfordsburg, Roaring
Spring, Geistown, Southmont, Berlin, Clearville, New Enterprise,
Martinsburg and Everett.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 between mile markers 147 and 170. The Pennsylvania
Turnpike between mile markers 101 and 185. Interstate 99 between mile
markers 0 and 26.
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms have produced widespread
damaging winds.

Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter
immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
structure.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

BLAIR PA ALERT: National Weather Service Partners - Blair County and Surrounding Areas - Thursday 09/03/2026 and Friday 09/04/2026



Initial scattered storms early this evening before an additional complex of storms are likely across central PA through tonight , primarily south of I-80. Damaging winds and flash flooding are the primary hazards, but there is a smaller risk of large hail and an isolated tornado.
Additional showers and strong-to-severe storms are possible Friday afternoon and evening with damaging winds being the main hazard. Damaging winds and flash flooding will be the main hazards on Friday.



Important Changes:


Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for all of central Pennsylvania.
Slight risk introduced for flash flooding across portions of western Pennsylvania this evening .
Slight risk introduced for severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, focused south of Interstate 80.





For more information and graphics, go tohttps://www.weather.gov/media/ctp/DssPacket.pdf . You can also find additional weather information at https://www.weather.gov/ctp/briefing or https://www.weather.gov/ctp/selfbrief .




Estimated Time of Next Update: 6 AM Friday (09/04/2026)
Blair County Department of Emergency Services-MB

09/03/2026

BLAIR PA ALERT:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 3 at 4:33PM EDT until September 4 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
650 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 33 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

ADAMS BEDFORD BLAIR
CAMBRIA CAMERON CENTRE
CLEARFIELD CLINTON COLUMBIA
CUMBERLAND DAUPHIN ELK
FRANKLIN FULTON HUNTINGDON
JUNIATA LANCASTER LEBANON
LYCOMING MCKEAN MIFFLIN
MONTOUR NORTHUMBERLAND PERRY
POTTER SCHUYLKILL SNYDER
SOMERSET SULLIVAN TIOGA
UNION WARREN YORK

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTOONA, BEDFORD, BERWICK,
BLOOMSBURG, BRADFORD, CARLISLE, CHAMBERSBURG, CLEARFIELD,
COUDERSPORT, DANVILLE, DUBOIS, EMPORIUM, GETTYSBURG, HARRISBURG,
HERSHEY, HUNTINGDON, JOHNSTOWN, LANCASTER, LAPORTE, LEBANON,
LEWISBURG, LEWISTOWN, LOCK HAVEN, MANSFIELD, MCCONNELLSBURG,
MIFFLINTOWN, MOUNT UNION, NEWPORT, POTTSVILLE, RENOVO, RIDGWAY,
SELINSGROVE, SHAMOKIN, SOMERSET, ST. MARYS, STATE COLLEGE,
SUNBURY, WARREN, WAYNESBORO, WELLSBORO, WILLIAMSPORT, AND YORK.
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http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

BLAIR PA ALERT: National Weather Service Partners - Blair County and Surrounding Areas - Thursday, September 3, 2026



Additional rounds of thunderstorms are likely across central PA through tonight, primarily south of I-80
Damaging winds and flash flooding are the primary thunderstorm threats, but there is also a smaller risk of large hail, and an isolated tornado
Late summer heat surge peaks today with max heat indices around 100°F in south central PA



Important changes: Flash Flood Watch in effect until Midnight (Thurs Night) for all of Central PA




For more information and graphics, go tohttps://www.weather.gov/media/ctp/DssPacket.pdf . You can also find additional weather information at https://www.weather.gov/ctp/briefing or https://www.weather.gov/ctp/selfbrief .




Estimated time of next update: 6 PM Thursday - if necessary.
Blair County Department of Emergency Services-MB

09/03/2026

BLAIR PA ALERT:

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
Flood Watch issued September 3 at 2:42AM EDT until September 4 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following
areas, Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield,
Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Elk, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon,
Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Northern
Centre, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry,
Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Southern Centre, Southern
Clinton, Southern Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, Warren and
York.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional, multiple rounds of heavy rain from thunderstorms will
create the threat for flash flooding of streams, creeks and poor
drainage areas today through early tonight. Rainfall rates could
exceed 3 inches per hour where several storms track
east-southeast across the same locations. There should be a lull
in the rain for several hours during the late morning and early
afternoon hours today, before the thunderstorms greatly increase
in number once again across Central Pennsylvania and the
Susquehanna Valley.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Please monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
http://www.weather.gov

09/02/2026

BLAIR PA ALERT:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 2 at 4:57PM EDT until September 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
646 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

BEDFORD BLAIR CAMBRIA
CAMERON CENTRE CLEARFIELD
CLINTON ELK FULTON
HUNTINGDON LYCOMING MCKEAN
MIFFLIN POTTER SOMERSET
TIOGA WARREN

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTOONA, BEDFORD, BRADFORD,
CLEARFIELD, COUDERSPORT, DUBOIS, EMPORIUM, HUNTINGDON, JOHNSTOWN,
LEWISTOWN, LOCK HAVEN, MANSFIELD, MCCONNELLSBURG, MOUNT UNION,
RENOVO, RIDGWAY, SOMERSET, ST. MARYS, STATE COLLEGE, WARREN,
WELLSBORO, AND WILLIAMSPORT.
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http://www.weather.gov

09/02/2026

BLAIR PA ALERT: Blair County Severe Weather Reminders
Report downed power lines to 911 and do not attempt to touch or drive over them. Report downed trees to 911. Report power outages in your area to your electric provider. Contact information for your provider can be found out https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ready/get-prepared/power-outages
If you experience damages to your home or business from storms or flooding, contact your municipality.
Blair County Department of Emergency Services-MB

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315 14th Street
Duncansville, PA
16635

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+18146959548

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