Flood Watch Issued for Parts of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
A Flood Watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night for portions of northern Delaware, New Jersey, and southeastern Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of potential flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected, with rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour possible. Total rainfall amounts could range from 1 to 2 inches, with localized areas receiving up to 3 to 5 inches. This heavy rainfall may lead to flooding in urban areas, poor drainage zones, and along creeks and streams. The affected areas include counties such as New Castle in Delaware, Atlantic and Camden in New Jersey, and Upper Bucks and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. (Source time: not specified.)