Flash Flood Warning

This is an important message from ReadyPhiladelphia. Flash Flood Warning until 2:00 AM Thursday, Feb 25. Dangerous flooding is occurring. Do not drive through flooded roads. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Flash Flood Warning * until 200 am EST * at 1001 PM EST... a line of thunderstorms were moving over the same area. Doppler radar indicated between 1.00 and 1.50 inches of rain was falling. Due to saturated soils, excessive runoff will occur, and quickly. Flash flooding is expected across portions of the warned area. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around... don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. For additional updates and weather information, visit www.weather.gov/phi              For further information on emergency preparedness, visit www.phila.gov/ready     You received this message because you are registered with ReadyPhiladelphia. To change your Alert preferences, Login. For questions, e-mail warning@phila.gov.