Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
At 534 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain with water rescues reported in Coatesville.
Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected
rainfall rate is 2.5 to 3.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall
amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Coatesville, Oxford, Parkesburg, Cochranville, Homeville, Mount
Vernon, Atglen, South Coatesville and Modena.