Flood Warning Updated
From
Earl
Sent
Sat, Jul 13 @ 4:25am
Description
Flood Warning issued July 13 at 4:15AM EDT until July 13 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Pennsylvania, including the
following county, Berks.
* WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 415 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated an area of very heavy
rainfall across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Reading, Wyomissing, Birdsboro, Kutztown, Hamburg, Fleetwood,
Sinking Spring, Laureldale, Wernersville, Topton, Robesonia
and Leesport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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