Flood Warning for Montgomery, PA; Philadelphia, PA
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- Montgomery, Philadelphia
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What is happening
What: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. The Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington is above flood stage. Where: South Central Montgomery County in southeastern...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Northwestern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania... * WHEN...Until 145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. The Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington is above flood stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 945 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ambler, Chestnut Hill, North Wales, Flourtown, Blue Bell, Fort Washington, Spring House and Wyndmoor. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued August 20 at 9:45PM EDT until August 21 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mount Holly NJ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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