Flood Watch Updated
From
Chester Township
Sent
Thu, Jul 11 @ 3:25pm
Description
Flood Watch issued July 11 at 3:13PM EDT until July 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, including the following
area, New Castle, New Jersey, including the following areas,
Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Northwestern
Burlington, Salem, Somerset 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...From Friday morning through Saturday afternoon.
* 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...
- Widespread showers and thunderstorms combined with tropical
moisture will result in areas of heavy rainfall across the
watch area from Friday morning through Saturday. Rainfall
rates may exceed 1 to 2 inches per hour. Forecast rainfall
amounts range from about 1 to 2 inches, however localized
amounts near 3 to 4 inches are possible.
- 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.
