CAMDEN, NJ; Gloucester, NJ; Delaware, PA; Phila… — At 416 PM EST, there are multiple flash flooding reports to pass along. I-76 Westbound at Exit 342 was experiencing flooding. The entry ramp was blocked. Flooding was also reported across all lanes of I-76 Eastbound at MM 347.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Philadelphia, Gloucester City, West Deptford, Bellmawr, Yeadon, Woodbury, Folcroft, Swarthmore, Paulsboro, Westville and National Park.
Flooding in Camden, NJ; Gloucester, NJ; Delaware, PA; Philadelphia, PA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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