Coastal Flood Warning Updated
From
Chester Township
Sent
Fri, Jan 12 @ 1:09pm
Description
Coastal Flood Warning issued January 12 at 12:44PM EST until January 13 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level 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...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause some structural damage along with widespread roadway
flooding near tidal waterways. Some locations may become
isolated by the flood waters. 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...Widespread minor flooding is now forecast
to occur with this afternoon's high tide, so this Warning will
now go into effect starting this afternoon. Strong southerly
winds are forecast to increase tonight, which is forecast to
lead to another round of moderate to major coastal flooding
impacts along the tidal Delaware River beginning with the
overnight high tide tonight. Due to additional fresh water
runoff and persistent southwest winds, moderate to major
flooding is forecast to persist through the Saturday afternoon
high tide as well.
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.
