Flash Flood Watch Issued In Bucks County

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties, effective until 8 p.m. Thursday.

“A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to a rapid rise of water to dangerous levels,” the National Weather Service (NWS) said in an announcement. “Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.

Rain Wednesday broke a long dry spell for the region. That precipitation is continuing Thursday, with thunderstorms that will push out the record-breaking temperatures that hovered throughout the area earlier in the week.

According to the Weather Channel, there is a chance for scattered thunderstorms throughout the day. The likelihood of storms increases this evening, when there is a 90 percent chance of thunderstorms in the region. Rain and showers are predicted through the night.

It is expected to clear Friday.

Authorities recommend the following actions in the event of flooding:

• Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.
• Elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel in your home if you live in an area that has a high flood risk.
• Consider installing “check valves” to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home.
• If feasible, construct barriers to stop floodwater from entering the building and seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds.