Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory from 1 AM until 5 AM Monday 8/13 for the Delaware River. Do not drive through flooded roads.
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 AM EDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 1 AM to 5 AM EDT Monday. * LOCATIONS...The tidal Delaware River down to the Commodore Barry Bridge area. * TIMING...High tide occurs between 2:00 AM and 4:30 AM Monday. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Roadway flooding is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor Tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
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Address/Location
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
240 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1