Advisory
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning until 1215AM. Dangerous flooding is possible. Do not drive through flooded roads.
* At 820 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have
already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly in the
areas of heaviest rain.
* Some locations that could experience flooding include...
Philadelphia, Bensalem, Yeadon, Jenkintown, Narberth, Rockledge,
Abington, Bryn Athyn, Wissinoming, Feasterville-Trevose, Morris
Park, Germantown, northeast Philadelphia, Center City,
Feasterville, Tacony, Andalusia, Holmesburg, Kensington and
Roxborough.
Additional rainfall amounts of up to one inch are possible in the
warned area.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Turn around... don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
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