Flash Flood Warning 29, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Issued

Jul 29, 2021, 7:12 PM EDT (23:12 UTC)

Expired

Jul 29, 2021, 10:53 PM EDT

In force

4 hr

Issued by

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

Counties Burlington County, NJ, Bucks County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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263 
WGUS51 KPHI 292312
FFWPHI
NJC005-PAC017-101-300315-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FF.W.0029.210729T2312Z-210730T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
712 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...
  Southeastern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
  Northeastern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are 
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  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 will experience flash flooding include...
  Philadelphia, Bensalem, Willingboro, Lumberton, Florence, 
  Burlington, Bristol, Mount Holly, Riverside, Bordentown, Beverly, 
  and Tullytown.

This includes the following highways...
	New Jersey Turnpike between exits 5 and 7A.
	Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 349 and 359.
	Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 31 and 40.
	Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 42 and 57.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4014 7502 4023 7495 4018 7474 4016 7472
      4015 7472 4016 7471 4017 7470 4015 7462
      3993 7476 4006 7509 4012 7504

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

MPS

787 
WGUS71 KPHI 300113
FFSPHI

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
913 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

NJC005-PAC017-101-300315-
/O.CON.KPHI.FF.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210730T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Burlington NJ-Bucks PA-Philadelphia PA-
913 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING FOR NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, SOUTHEASTERN BUCKS, AND 
NORTHEASTERN PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES...

At 913 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have 
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

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 will experience flash flooding include...
  Philadelphia, Bensalem, Willingboro, Lumberton, Florence, 
  Burlington, Bristol, Mount Holly, Riverside, Bordentown, Beverly, 
  and Tullytown.

This includes the following highways...
	New Jersey Turnpike between exits 5 and 7A.
	Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 349 and 359.
	Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 31 and 40.
	Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 43 and 57.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4014 7502 4023 7495 4018 7474 4016 7472
      4015 7472 4016 7471 4017 7470 4015 7462
      3993 7476 4006 7509 4012 7504

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

MPS

841 
WGUS71 KPHI 300253
FFSPHI

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1053 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

NJC005-PAC017-101-300303-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FF.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210730T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Burlington NJ-Bucks PA-Philadelphia PA-
1053 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON, 
SOUTHEASTERN BUCKS, AND NORTHEASTERN PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES...

Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no 
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining 
road closures.

LAT...LON 4014 7502 4023 7495 4018 7474 4016 7472
      4015 7472 4016 7471 4017 7470 4015 7462
      3993 7476 4006 7509 4012 7504

$$

MPS

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