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Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Saturday November 3rd, 2018 :: 07:07 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Warning

Flood Warning until 9:00am for small streams and low-lying areas. Do not drive through flooded roads.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Flood Warning for... 
  central Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania... 
  central Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania... 
  central Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania... 
  northwestern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania... 
  Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania... 

* until 900 am EDT.

* At 659 am EDT, Doppler radar indicated rainfall has mostly ended 
  across the area, although additional showers are possible later 
  this morning. Up to two to three inches of rain fell earlier 
  across the area. Several rivers, creeks, and streams remain 
  flooding.

* Some locations that could experience flooding include... 
  Philadelphia, West Chester, Norristown, Phoenixville, Lansdale,
  West Norriton, East Norriton, Westtown, Perkasie, Doylestown,
  Conshohocken, Hatboro, Souderton, Ambler, Swarthmore, Kennett
  Square, Collegeville, Jenkintown, Narberth and Chalfont.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate Route.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.



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

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Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
240 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

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