FLOODING ON THE NORTH SHORE

The rain in Pittsburgh may have lightened up after what seemed to be a non-stop, days-long downpour, but it left a parting gift in the form of flooded streets and walkways.

According to the National Weather Service, the Ohio River was observed at 28.37 feet early Thursday morning. That range signifies a major flood according to their measurement system. A flood is officially called for the Ohio River when the water level is observed at 25 feet. The flood is considered to be major at or above 28.5 feet.

The river’s water levels are forecasted to drop to 17.7 feet by Monday, according to data from the NWS.

There is no data available for the Allegheny or Monongahela rivers for Pittsburgh.

Photographer Dave DiCello has been documenting the flooding across the city. We’ve compiled some of his photos here. You’ll see flooding on the North Shore, which will surely impact navigating the area. Pirates opening day is Friday, April 5.

The fountain at Point State Park is nearly submerged in water. The 10th Street Bypass has seemingly become part of the Ohio River.

The “bathtub” area of the Parkway East was closed to traffic starting Wednesday. As of Friday around noon, it has been reopened.

FLOODING ON THE 10TH STREET BYPASS

THE POINT STATE PARK FOUNTAIN IS NEARLY SUBMERGED IN WATER

LOOKING NORTH TOWARD THE MISTER ROGERS MEMORIAL

THE FLOODED MON WHARF PARKING AREA

FLOODING ALONG THE THREE RIVERS HERITAGE TRAIL

THE 10TH STREET BYPASS

THE FLOODED ‘BATHTUB’ OF THE PARKWAY EAST

ANOTHER VIEW OF THE FLOODED PARKWAY EAST

THE 10TH STREET BYPASS

FLOODING IN FRONT OF ACRISURE STADIUM

FLOODED ‘BATHTUB’ OF THE PARKWAY EAST