[MTHOLLYSVRWX] PHI Flash Flood Statement 22:06:16.6394

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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1006 PM EDT Thu Jun 13 2019

DEC003-PAC029-045-140345-
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New Castle DE-Chester PA-Delaware PA-
1006 PM EDT Thu Jun 13 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN NEW CASTLE...SOUTHEASTERN CHESTER AND DELAWARE
COUNTIES...

At 1005 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain fell across the
warned area earlier this evening, resulting in up to two inches of
rain. Flash flooding is already occurring.

Some locations that could experience flooding include...
Wilmington, Westtown, Swarthmore, Elsmere, New Castle, Newport,
Arden, Stanton, Cheyney, North Star, Talleyville, Wilmington Manor,
Elam, Lima, Pike Creek, Trout Lake, Chelsea, Radnor Township, Ashland
and Gradyville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3975 7579 4008 7546 3998 7528 3964 7562

$$

MPS


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