Advisory
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch in effect from 2 PM Saturday until 6 AM Sunday. Be prepared to take action in the event that flooding develops.
From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night
Rain... heavy at times... is expected to overspread the area from
south to north Saturday afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates
over one inch per hour are possible.
Excessive rainfall within a short period of time can lead to
rapidly rising water and flash flooding, particularly in urban
areas and along small creeks and streams.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash
flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to
occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising flood waters
may quickly inundate roadways and areas of poor drainage. Streams
and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties.
For additional updates and weather information, visit http://www.weather.gov/phi
For all current NWS Watches, Warnings, or Advisories, visit http://goo.gl/xfexUk
For further information on emergency preparedness, visit http://www.phila.gov/ready
Address/Location
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
240 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1