Flood Watch until 07:00PM Thursday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall totals of 1.5 to 2.0 inches are forecast across the watch area tonight and Thursday with the heaviest rainfall expected during the evening and overnight hours tonight. Some areas may see locally higher totals near 3.0 inches. Soils remain saturated due to recent rainfall events and rivers streamflows remain elevated, especially in the Passaic basin. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: BERKS ... LEHIGH ... NORTHAMPTON
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
Tatamy Borough
423 Broad St
Tatamy, PA 18045
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 610-252-7123
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