Flood Watch Issued
From
Earl
Sent
Wed, Dec 27 @ 9:14pm
Description
Flood Watch issued December 27 at 9:04PM EST until December 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Pennsylvania, including the
following counties, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall totals of 1.5 to 2.0 inches are forecast across the
watch area tonight and Thursday with the heaviest rainfall
expected during the evening and overnight hours tonight. Some
areas may see locally higher totals near 3.0 inches. Soils
remain saturated due to recent rainfall events and rivers
streamflows remain elevated, especially in the Passaic basin.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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