⚠️ Intense Rain Triggers Flash Flood Warning in NJ & PA
At 11:32 a.m., the National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly issued a Flash Flood Warning after Doppler radar detected torrential rainfall, with rates between 2 to 4 inches per hour. Some areas have already seen over an inch of rain, prompting serious concerns.
“Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms,” the NWS said. “Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
🌧️ Warning in Effect Until 3:30 p.m.
⚠️ Affected Counties:
New Jersey:
- Southwestern Mercer
- Northwestern Burlington
- Camden
- Gloucester
- Northeastern Salem
Pennsylvania:
- Philadelphia
- Delaware
- Southeastern Montgomery
- Southeastern Bucks
Flooding is likely to impact creeks, streams, city streets, highways, underpasses, and other flood-prone zones.
🚗 Cities At Risk:
- Trenton
- Camden
- Burlington
- Gloucester City
- Ewing
- Philadelphia
- Bensalem
- Chester
- Bristol
- Yeadon
⚠️ NWS Urges Caution:
“Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
🌩️ More Weather Alerts:
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also active until 5:00 p.m. Friday across much of central and southern New Jersey, including Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, and Warren Counties.
⛈️ More Storms Coming:
The NWS says Saturday could bring another round of severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds being the biggest concern.
