Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Chester Township
Sent
Thu, Aug 20 @ 8:48pm
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Description
Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 8:39PM EDT until August 20 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 839 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding with
water rescues around Delaware County. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional
rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington, Newark, West Chester, Gloucester
City, Chester, West Deptford, Yeadon and Westtown.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
