Flash Flood Warning Updated
From
Chester Township
Sent
Sun, Sep 13 @ 9:48am
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Description
Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 9:37AM EDT until September 13 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 937 AM EDT, emergency management and PennDOT reported flash
flooding. Several road closures have been reported in portions of
Delaware, Philadelphia and Bucks counties due to flooding. Small
creeks are running high in Delaware and Philadelphia counties,
however are receding. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
The heaviest rain continues to end from west to east across the
warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 1 inch 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 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.
