Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 5 at 4:13PM EDT until August 5 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
rain amounts of 1 to 2 inches have fallen within portions of the
warned area leading to reports of flash flooding. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area as
more heavy rainfall moves through late this afternoon. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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, Lansdale, East Norriton, Doylestown, Hatboro,
Ambler, Chalfont, New Hope, Yardley, Newtown, Abington and
Langhorne.
This includes the following highways...
Northeast Extension between mile markers 21 and 28.
Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 333 and 348.
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Bucks, PA; Montgomery, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov