Nearly 7 inches of rain was reported in parts of the area Tuesday evening as officials urged residents to remain home and keep 911 available for emergencies
Quakertown Borough officials declared a flood emergency Tuesday night after torrential rain inundated streets, stranded vehicles and prompted evacuations across the community.
The borough and Quakertown Police issued the emergency notice around 9 p.m., reporting widespread flooding and asking residents to avoid unnecessary travel…