Sewickley Township Emergency Management

04/01/2026

SVRPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Central Washington County in southwestern ...

03/27/2026

SVRPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South Central Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Northwestern Fayette County in ...

03/22/2026

SVRPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 639 ...

03/21/2026

03/13/2026

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West ...

03/11/2026

03/07/2026

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03/07/2026

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02/21/2026

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts possible on the highest elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions ...

02/19/2026

🚨 SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY – PUBLIC NOTICE 🚨

Sewickley Township EMA is actively and has been monitoring the Youghiogheny River for the potential formation of ice jams due to recent temperature fluctuations and now warming temps and rain. A flash flood watch has just been issued by our partners at the NWS.

Ice jams can develop quickly and may cause rapid rises in water levels and localized flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas along the river.

👀 Sewickley Township EMA is currently:
• Monitoring river levels and ice movement
• Coordinating with Westmoreland County Emergency Management and partner agencies, including West Newton , Sutersville , and Elizabeth Township.
• Preparing resources in the event response actions become necessary

🏠 Residents near the river should:
• Remain alert to changing conditions
• Move vehicles, equipment, and valuables away from the riverbank
• Be prepared to take action if flooding occurs
• Avoid walking or operating equipment on river ice

⚠️ Ice jam flooding can occur with little warning.

There is no immediate danger at this time, but Sewickley Township EMA will continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates if needed.

📢 Please monitor Sewickley Township EMA and Sewickley Township official pages for updates.

Michael Manley
Director of Emergency Management
Sewickley Township, PA

01/25/2026

This will be a long-duration winter event through the daytime hours Monday, so let's narrow the focus for a moment to talk about the expectations from now through 7am tomorrow morning.

What are we looking at? Expanding light snow that becomes heavier as dawn approaches with the highest snowfall rates likely occurring along and south of the I-70 corridor. More details are provided within the image and additional updates will come as the event unfolds.

01/24/2026

🚨 SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 🚨
🕚 Weather Update | 11:00 AM – Today

🌨️ Sewickley Township Emergency Management is closely monitoring weather conditions over the next 48-72 hours and will continue to do so through the extended cold onset into next week.

🚧 Beginning this evening, road crews will be staffed 24/7 throughout the duration of the storm.
🛣️ Primary arteries and main roadways will be the priority.
⚠️ Secondary roads will be addressed as conditions and priority needs allow.
🏘️ Warming Shelter plans are in place and will be available if the need arises .

🚒 All fire companies within the township — including our mutual aid partners in Sutersville, West Newton, and South Huntingdon — are actively monitoring conditions and preparing for storm-related incidents as well .

🚑 EMS coverage will be heightened, with additional staffing in place to ensure rapid response to medical emergencies.

📞 IN AN EMERGENCY — DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY
☎️ For non-emergency calls, please hold off until the storm passes, unless absolutely necessary, to keep lines open for critical needs.

❄️⚠️ THIS IS EXPECTED TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS STORM
🏠 Shelter in place, especially heading into Sunday and throughout the storm .
🛒💊 Any last-minute needs — prescriptions, medications, food, or essential supplies — should be handled IMMEDIATELY.

❤️ Please stay safe, limit travel, and check on neighbors, elderly residents, and loved ones often throughout the event.

🙏 Your cooperation helps keep our responders and community safe.

Thank you !
Michael Manley
EMA Director