Coastal Flood Warning Updated
From
Chester Township
Sent
Sat, Jan 13 @ 2:24pm
Description
Coastal Flood Warning issued January 13 at 2:10PM 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 this evening.
* 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 moderate to locally major
coastal flooding impacts are expected with the afternoon high
tide cycle. Some flooding may linger well into this evening
near tidal waterways and tributaries due to fresh water runoff.
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.
