Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Haverford, PA ∙ Norristown, PA ∙ Narberth, PA ∙ Conshohocken, PA ∙ Bridgeport, PA ∙ Wynnewood, PA ∙ Bryn Mawr, PA ∙ Villanova, PA ∙ Gladwyne, PA ∙ Haverford College, PA

Headline

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Norristown affecting Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.
For the Schuylkill River...including Philadelphia near 30th Street, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM EST.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 232 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Pennsylvania... Schuylkill River At Norristown affecting Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. For the Schuylkill River...including Philadelphia near 30th Street, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM EST. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Schuylkill River at Norristown. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Flooding occurs in West Norriton. The West Indian Lane bridge begins to flood. At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover and close Riverview Boulevard in West Norriton. At 15.0 feet, River Road in West Conshohocken begins to flood. The lower garages at the Riverview Landing and the Lofts at Valley Forge start to take on water. The lower section of Port Indian Road in West Norriton becomes impassable. At 16.0 feet, The Upper Merion Boathouse starts to flood. At 17.0 feet, A couple industries along the river begin to have flood problems. Water begins to cover rails in Conshohocken. Septa tracks at Mogees in Plymouth Township begin to flood. Ross Street in Plymouth Township at the Sewer Authority Plant floods under the railroad bridge and bike trail. Flooding also occurs along Diamond Run at Station Road (in Plymouth Township off of Conshohocken Road) due to high and backwater effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM EST Monday was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet on 07/12/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (1 pm) Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Stg Time Date Schuylkill River Norristown 13.0 15.8 Mon 1 pm 13.9 11.5 16.8 7pm 12/18 && LAT...LON 4006 7542 4013 7535 4002 7517 3998 7525

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