Flash Flood Warning Issued in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 5:07 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Thunderstorms that produced heavy rain resulted in 1 to 2 inches of rain. While the rain has ended, flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms

Potential 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, Bensalem, Yeadon, Palmyra, Hatboro, Jenkintown, Narberth, National Park, East Lansdowne, Beverly and Rockledge. This includes the following highways. Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 8 and 12. Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 333 and 351. Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 15 and 37. Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1. Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 337 and 347

Areas Affected

The warning covers Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania.

Safety Information

Turn around…don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.