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Borough of Freemansburg
Sunday December 17th, 2023 :: 11:44 p.m. EST

Alert

Flood Advisory until 02:45AM Monday

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Lehigh and Northampton.

* WHEN...Until 245 AM EST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1143 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. An additional 0.5 inches of rain will fall over the next hour. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Allentown, Bethlehem, Northampton, Hellertown, Lehigh University, Catasauqua, Fountain Hill, Coplay, North Catasauqua, Freemansburg, Fullerton, and Hokendauqua. - This includes Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 62 and 67. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LEHIGH, PA ... NORTHAMPTON, PA

Instructions:

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

Address/Location
Borough of Freemansburg
600 Monroe St
Freemansburg, PA 18017

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 610-866-2220

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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