Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 3:06PM EDT until August 5 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 12:06pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 306 PM EDT, gauge reports and radar indicated that up to 2 inches
of rainfall has fallen across portions of the warned area. There
have also been reports of street flooding in south Philadelphia. The
area of rain responsible for the flash flooding has moved out of the
area but additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible
in the warned area as additional rainfall is approaching from the
south and west. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Philadelphia, Gloucester City, Chester, Deptford, West Deptford,
Yeadon, Woodbury, Conshohocken, Folcroft, Swarthmore, Paulsboro
and Westville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 12 and 25.
Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 15.
New Jersey Turnpike near exit 2.
Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 332 and 350.
Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 4 and 18.
Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1.
Instruction:
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Gloucester, NJ; Delaware, PA; Montgomery, PA; Philadelphia, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov