Flood Watch Updated
From
Chester Township
Sent
Thu, Dec 28 @ 5:19am
Description
Flood Watch issued December 28 at 4:57AM EST until December 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, including the following
area, New Castle, New Jersey, including the following areas,
Camden, Eastern Monmouth, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer,
Middlesex, Morris, Northwestern Burlington, Salem, Somerset,
Sussex, Warren and Western Monmouth, and southeast Pennsylvania,
including the following areas, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern
Montgomery, Lower Bucks, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western
Chester and Western Montgomery.
* WHEN...Through this 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...
- A widespread 1.5 to 3.0 inches of rain has fallen across the
watch area. Several creeks, streams, and rivers remain in
flood stage. Additional rises are possible across the watch
area through the morning. Remain alert for additional
warnings that may be issued.
- 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.
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.
