A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 6:02 p.m. on Monday, June 22. This warning applies to Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
The NWS warns: “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.”
Montgomery County weather radar
What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 6:02 p.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information:
“The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for: Northeastern Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Until 9 p.m. EDT. At 6:02 p.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.…