Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Upper Chichester Township
Sent
Sun, Sep 13 @ 8:43am
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Description
Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 8:31AM EDT until September 13 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 831 AM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned
area. Flash flooding has been reported in portions of Delaware County
with related water rescues and road closures. In addition, small
creeks are running high with the Frankford Creek in Philadelphia
County rising rapidly. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
The expected rainfall rate is 0.75 to 1.75 inches in 1 hour. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Philadelphia, Trenton, Bensalem, Ewing, Chester, Princeton, Yeadon,
Folcroft, Swarthmore, Hightstown and Jenkintown.
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 Upper Chichester Township. Upper Chichester 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.
