Mon Valley escapes worst of area flooding

High waters are seen against a fence Friday morning in the area across from Peno’s Plaza in Monongahela.

Staff and wire reports

Torrential rains led to major flooding in the evening and overnight hours Thursday and into Friday morning, but it appears the Mon Valley was spared this time around. Record-breaking rainfall left much of the region under a flood warning through Friday evening. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh also issued a wind advisory for much of the region through 7 a.m. today. Saturated soil could allow trees to fall more easily.

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