Coastal Flood Warning Issued
From
Chester Township
Sent
Mon, Jan 8 @ 4:39pm
Description
Coastal Flood Warning issued January 8 at 4:33PM EST until January 10 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...One to three feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden and
Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Philadelphia and Lower Bucks.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 4 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs
along tidal waterways. Some roads become impassable. Minor
damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tidal flooding could be significantly
enhanced by an influx of fresh water runoff due to heavy rain
Tuesday night. Additional minor flooding is possible as a
result, during Wednesday's high tide cycle.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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.
