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FLOODED ROADSA band of over 3" of rain over a short period of time has fallen along Route 1 through southern Chester and Delaware Counties leading to numerous reports of flooded roadways and stranded vehicles. Avoid driving in this area. Flash flood warnings are in effect. pic.twitter.com/dh9TXhNN1c
More than 3,400 people in Delaware and Franklin counties are without power, and the NWS has issued a flood advisory for portions of both counties.
On Wednesday at 10:35 p.m. a flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until Thursday at 2:45 a.m. for Chester County.
The Dover Police Department has announced the closure of some streets in downtown Dover due to flooding on Thursday.
A flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, at 6:36 a.m. on July 10. This warning applies to New Castle County.
A line of severe thunderstorms spawned two tornado warnings and several areas of flash flooding Wednesday evening.
A flood watch will be in effect later in the day due to possible severe thunderstorms in Delaware on Wednesday, July 9. See the weather forecast.
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Downpours set off flood warnings Wednesday night for Philly and surrounding areas, and most of Chester County and northern Delaware. These conditions may be around until Monday, maybe longer.
Firefighters from several New Castle and Delaware county fire companies are criss-crossing the North Wilmington area responding to 9-1-1 calls reporting gas odors.
A power outage at the Monroe Energy facility in Marcus Hook, Pa., likely caused a gas odor that was reported in New Castle County, Delaware.
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 7:18 p.m. in effect until 11:15 p.m. for Delaware County.