Tag: flooding
Flooding concerns tomorrow for the Philadelphia region
Rain becomes heavy at times during the middle of the day on Saturday. The heaviest rain looks to fall along the I-95 corridor and areas east of that.
7 days ago
Cleanup underway after flooding, heavy winds hit Philly region
Up to 3 inches of water fell on portions of the region, with wind gusts of 60 mph recorded at the Jersey Shore.
3 months ago
Severe wind, rain and flooding expected in Philly region; ‘Hunker down,’ officials say
Several rivers are expected to see moderate to major flooding, and wind speeds could reach 65 miles per hour along the Jersey and Delaware coasts.
3 months ago
Listen 0:56Heavy rain, flooding prompts evacuations in parts of Delaware County
About 20 Delaware County residents have been displaced due to significant flooding around Darby Creek, county officials said.
3 months ago
A 1,400-foot levee could be built in Eastwick. Here’s what you need to know
In a long-awaited study, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommended the levee to reduce flooding in the low-lying Philly neighborhood.
7 months ago
High tide flooding ‘growing in leaps and bounds’ in Mid-Atlantic, NOAA says
NOAA predicts the Mid-Atlantic could see nine to 14 days of high tide flooding this year — roughly three times as many days as the region saw in 2000.
7 months ago
New study to determine causes of flooding along Brandywine Creek
The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused the most intense flooding along the Brandywine Creek in 200 years.
7 months ago
Philadelphians could get millions of dollars in home repairs tied to Hurricane Ida flooding
Philadelphia got over $163 million in federal recovery money tied to Ida. The city plans to spend nearly a third of it to improve housing.
7 months ago
Flash flooding damages bridge, leads to road closure in Chester County
Officials will spend Wednesday assessing damage in Chester County after powerful storms rolled through Tuesday evening.
8 months ago
Authorities have centered their efforts on an area near where the creek that flooded enters the Delaware River.
8 months ago
About 150 people filled the Crossing Church in Upper Makefield, Bucks County, for a community vigil with music and prayer.
8 months ago
Flash floods can be deadly. Here are some tips for staying safe
Pay attention to emergency alerts, don’t drive into floodwaters, and get to higher ground if possible.
8 months ago
Fog, expected storms delay underwater search for missing children in Bucks County
A community vigil, meanwhile, is scheduled to take place Thursday evening to mourn those lost in the flood.
8 months ago
What to do if you’re caught in a flash flood while driving
Experts say the first thing is to stay calm.
8 months ago
Officials to pivot to underwater search for 2 missing children after Upper Makefield flood
About 100 officials, as well as drones and cadaver dogs, have been combing the area near the creek that drains into the Delaware River.
8 months ago