Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Chester Township
Sent
Sun, Jul 9 @ 6:36pm
Description
Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 6:17PM EDT until July 9 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 617 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain. At 6:14 PM, law enforcement reported ongoing
water rescue in Upper Dublin Township, PA. Between 1.5 and 2.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to
1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Philadelphia, Camden, Chester, Yeadon, Westtown, Conshohocken,
Hatboro, Folcroft, Ambler, Swarthmore, Paulsboro, and Jenkintown.
This includes the following highways...
Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 334 and 346.
Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 33.
Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 333 and 351.
Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1.
Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 6...and
between mile markers 18 and 19.
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
This notification was posted by Chester Township. Chester Township is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
