Flooding
Expert Says Land Development Makes Flooding Conditions Worse
“What used to be farm land and open space is concrete. And so when it rains, we get more run off and more floods.”
Some Flooding Problems Remain In The Delaware Valley
Some communities in the region are still under water after yesterday’s massive rain storm caused widespread flooding.
SEPTA Resumes Service On All Regional Rail Lines
After a day of delays and route suspensions due to flooding, SEPTA has resumed service on all of its regional rail lines.
Corbett Extends Partial State Shutdown To Friday
Gov Tom Corbett is giving nearly 25,000 state employees a second paid day off.
Torrential Downpours Cause Flash Flooding; Many Area Roads And Schools Closed
Another round of powerful rain storms moving through the region caused some serious flooding problems Thursday morning.
Residents Of Several Pennsylvania Towns Ordered To Evacuate
In Harrisburg, crews put sandbags around the governor’s mansion as the Susquehanna, wide even on a normal day, spilled over its banks.
BLOG: Rain, Rain Go Away
Give yourself plenty of extra time heading out this morning. Numerous Flash Flood Warnings are in effect and rainfall rates of 1-2+ inches per hour are occurring over our region.
Suspended SEPTA Regional Rail Lines, Amtrak Latest
Hurricane Irene caused the cancellation of a lot of flights and put the brakes on a lot of trains. Fortunately, most rail services are expected to resume Tuesday morning.
President Issues Emergency Declaration For Pennsylvania
President Obama has issued an emergency declaration for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts stemming from Hurricane Irene.
Residents Try To Make Their Way Through Flood Waters In Norristown
Rising flood waters in Norristown left many residents with no choice but to wade through the water to get home.
Schuylkill River Flooding Reaches ‘Near Record Highs’
The Schuylkill River is cresting Sunday afternoon at levels not seen since the 19th century. Mayor Nutter says the flooding along that river — and near the city’s creeks — remains a threat to safety.
Mayor Nutter Lifts State Of Emergency
Mayor Nutter lifted the state of emergency in Philadelphia early Sunday afternoon, but the potential for widespread flooding remained.
Hurricane Irene Causes Major Flooding In Manayunk
The overflowing Schuykill River shut down the East River Drive and Main Street in Manayunk between Ridge and Shurs Lane on Sunday.
Pair Arrested For ‘Lack Of Common Sense’ After Rafting Down Main Street In Manayunk
Row, row, row your boat, just not down Main Street in Manayunk. That’s the message police are sending after arresting two men who used a raft as an alternate means of transportation down a flooded street Sunday morning.
Water Rescues Underway To Save Families From Homes Along Wissahickon Creek In Whitemarsh Township
Police and firefighters are using boats to rescue residents trapped in their homes along the Wissahickon Creek in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County.
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