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Tewksbury Township Police Department
Wednesday August 7th, 2019 :: 11:08 a.m. EDT

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Flas Flood Watch

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of northern Delaware, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania

* From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening

* Showers and thunderstorms will begin to develop early this afternoon and continue at times through the afternoon and early evening. Periods of heavy rain can be expected with areas of 1 to 2 inches, with local amounts of 3 to 4 inches possible. Heavy rainfall falling in a short amount of time could lead to flash flooding.

* The risk of flash flooding is highest in urbanized and low- lying areas. Rapid rises on small creeks and streams are possible.

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Tewksbury Township Police Department
Old Turnpike Rd
Califon, NJ 07830

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-439-3477

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Watch

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