Flood Watch until 08:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southern New Jersey...including the following areas...Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Cumberland.
* WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop across the watch area this morning and persist into the afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour on dry ground may initially enhance runoff leading to flooding of urbanized and low lying areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: CUMBERLAND ... ATLANTIC ... CAPE MAY ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... COASTAL ATLANTIC
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Address/Location
City of Pleasantville Police Department
17 N 1st St
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-641-6100
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PLVILLEPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch