Advisory
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch 
Flash Flood Watch went into effect from 2 PM, until 8 PM. Be prepared to take action in the event that flooding develops.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for portions of northern Delaware, northeast
Maryland, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania, including
the following areas, in northern Delaware, New Castle. In
northeast Maryland, Cecil. In New Jersey, Camden, Gloucester,
Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Northwestern Burlington,
Salem, Somerset, and Western Monmouth. In southeast
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery,
Lower Bucks, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and
Western Montgomery.
* From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening
* Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to bring periods of heavy
rain to our region this afternoon into early evening. Rainfall
totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected for some areas, with local
amounts up to 3 to 4 inches possible. This rain could fall in a
short period of time which could lead to areas of flash
flooding.
* There is the potential for flooding along small streams and
creeks, on roadways, and in areas of poor drainage.
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
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