Tag: flooding
Made in America’s show will go on this weekend, despite severe flooding
The rain-heavy remnants of Hurricane Ida caused severe flooding of the nearby Schuylkill River, but will not affect the two-day music festival.
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Biden pledges ‘all the assistance that’s needed’ after Ida
The White House says Biden has been getting regular updates on the storm and its aftermath.
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‘A lot of hurt in New Jersey’: Residents evacuated, homes destroyed in Ida’s wake
State and local officials are reporting devastating damage in the wake of the storm, which saw a tornado touch down in Gloucester County.
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It’s not all about Hurricane Ida — land use and climate change drive Philly flood risk
As the region confronts Ida, the city’s floodplain expert warns that land use is a major driver of increased vulnerability to extreme weather.
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Ida’s remnants to bring severe storm risk, heavy rainfall to Philly region
A Tornado Watch has been issued for the entire region until 10 p.m. Wednesday, with flash flood warnings in effect.
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Philly region braces for heavy rain, flash floods, and isolated tornadoes brought by Ida
After cutting a path of destruction through Louisiana and Mississippi, what’s left of Hurricane Ida is headed for the northeast. Here’s what you need to know.
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AccuWeather Alert: Heavy rain, flooding Wednesday into Thursday
Meteorologist David Murphy says tropical downpours from Ida will produce flooding on creeks, streams and perhaps rivers on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Pa. urban rescue team in New England to assist with Henri flood response
The response team, Pennsylvania Task Force One, is based in Philadelphia and is sponsored by the city’s fire department.
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22 dead, many missing after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee
Flooding in rural areas took out roads, cellphone towers and telephone lines, leaving families uncertain about whether their loved ones survived the unprecedented deluge.
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East Norriton, Whitpain, Whitemarsh, Springfield, Cheltenham, and Abington Townships were most impacted by the storm.
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‘It’s honestly devastating’: Bucks County dries off and starts to repair after 100-year flood
Officials put more than $1.2 million from the Bucks Emergency Rental Assistance program into the Bucks County Opportunity Council and the local chapter of the YWCA.
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Merkel tours ‘surreal’ flood scene, vows climate action as death toll surpasses 180
“It is shocking — I would almost say that the German language barely has words for the devastation that has been wreaked,” Merkel said at a news conference.
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Bucks County declares emergency to help residents affected by ‘100-year’ flood
Bucks County Commissioners approved an emergency declaration to help residents impacted by the “100-year” storm that hit parts of the Philadelphia suburb earlier this week.
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Officials in Burlington, Bucks counties assess storm damage
Known for his criminal justice work in the community, Wayne Jacobs is asking for help.
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Part of Philadelphia region hit with ‘100-year flood,’ National Weather Service says
The torrential rain flooded neighborhoods throughout Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The areas greatest impacted by the storm received 6"-10" of rain in around 3-4 hours.
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