Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Chester Township
Sent
Mon, Jul 6 @ 10:53am
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Description
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 10:48AM EDT until July 6 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 1048 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Flooding along Kelly Drive near Lemon Hill has been reported. The
Frankford Creek at Frankford is now above flood stage.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
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...
Philadelphia, Camden, Gloucester City, Bensalem, Chester, West
Deptford, Bellmawr, Yeadon, Woodbury, Riverside, Palmyra and
Folcroft.
People attending Lemon Hill should seek shelter immediately.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 13 and 28.
Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 9.
Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 335 and 351.
Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 4 and 38.
Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1.
Interstate 676 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 4.
Interstate 76 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 3.
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
