Tag: flooding
What to do if you’re caught in a flash flood while driving
Experts say the first thing is to stay calm.
10 months ago
Officials to pivot to underwater search for 2 missing children after Upper Makefield flood
About 100 officials, as well as drones and cadaver dogs, have been combing the area near the creek that drains into the Delaware River.
10 months ago
Victims identified in Upper Makefield flooding, as search for missing children expands
“These people did not drive into high water,” said Fire Chief Tim Brewer. “They were caught.”
10 months ago
The next big storm could hit Coatesville. Will the flood-prone city be ready?
Modernizing the city’s aging stormwater system is crucial, but like other municipalities in Chester County, the price is high — and the stakes are even higher.
10 months ago
Listen 4:155 people killed, 2 children missing after flash floods in Upper Makefield Twp.
"I want Bucks County to know that we are here with you,” said Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro.
10 months ago
Listen 0:56Flooding at FDR Park lake renews criticism of renovation
Advocates worry the recent removal of tide gates at FDR Park hurt trees. Experts say it depends on the species and on how long they’re inundated.
1 year ago
Eastwick United launches grant program to fill another gap in Isaias recovery
More than two years after a flood devastated low-lying Eastwick, a community organization is distributing funding for lingering repairs.
1 year ago
Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood will finally get custom emergency alerts
In a place where flooding has required residents to be rescued by boat, the city wants a contractor to develop a better system of emergency alerts.
1 year ago
This new haunted house in Philly is terrifying. It’s also an adaptation to flooding
One good thing to come out of Ida flooding: this horrifying haunted house in Manayunk.
2 years ago
Listen 3:58Heavy rain brings flooding, road closures to Jersey Shore
The heavy rains are washing out streets and causing bay flooding in New Jersey in addition to some beach erosion.
2 years ago
Remnants of Ian to bring rain, wind to Philly region
The greatest impacts will be along the Delaware and New Jersey coasts, but a local meteorologist sees the event as “low concern.”
2 years ago
5 tips from your neighbors on how to deal with flooding
Flooding can be a life-altering event. While these tips won’t eliminate your flood risk, they could help you reduce your losses.
2 years ago
Listen 6:01Why Ida’s remnants left the Vine Street Expressway under water
A pump system, designed in the 1970s, lost power during Hurricane Ida. But it didn't have much of a chance to begin with.
2 years ago
Listen 4:18Floods strike new blow in place that has known hardship
Some people lost everything in the floods that devastated eastern Kentucky, and many didn't have much to begin with.
2 years ago
Appalachian floods kill at least 15 as rescue teams deploy
Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities in Appalachia.
2 years ago