Flash Flood Warning Issued
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Douglass Township Police
Sent
Mon, Jul 14 @ 5:33pm
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Description
Flash Flood Warning issued July 14 at 5:32PM EDT until July 14 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania...
South Central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania...
Southwestern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 945 PM EDT.
* At 532 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Pottstown, Phoenixville, Coatesville, Downingtown, Birdsboro,
Royersford, Parkesburg, Trappe, East Greenville, Honey Brook,
Schwenksville and Elverson.
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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.
This notification was posted by Douglass Township Police. Douglass Township Police 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.
