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Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Wednesday October 10th, 2018 :: 03:43 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch in effect from 10/11 2:00PM until 10/12 6:00AM. Be prepared to take action in the event that flooding develops.

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for Delaware, Northeastern Maryland, Central and Southern New Jersey and far Southeastern Pennsylvania, including the Interstate-95 corridor. 

* From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night

* Showers producing moderate to heavy rainfall will develop Thursday afternoon, and then will continue into early Friday morning. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts, will fall during this time.

* The heaviest rain will fall across portions of Delmarva and the Coastal Plain of New Jersey. The Interstate-95 corridor is also susceptible to heavy rain and flash flooding. Flash flooding is expected on roadways and in areas of poor drainage. Minor flooding along small streams and creeks is possible as well.

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.

Please monitor the forecast, especially if you live in a location that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to take action if a flash flood warning is issued for your area.

For additional updates and weather information, visit http://www.weather.gov/phi
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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

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