Tag: flooding
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.
3 years ago
Crews rescue 11 people during massive water main break in North Philly
Crews rescued 11 people after a massive water main break flooded roads and vehicles in North Philadelphia early Tuesday evening.
3 years ago
N.J. DEP warns environmentalists not to prejudge climate regulation review
Some activists say DEP looks set to allow development in flood-prone areas.
4 years ago
First Alert: Tropical downpours and flooding to hit area Thursday
While the flooding isn’t expected until Thursday afternoon, the rain starts earlier during the day.
4 years ago
‘The river’s gonna seek its own course’: Experts take a new look at easing floods
Traditional systems are designed to manage or redirect water. Natural solutions capture and absorb rains. The issue: predicting the unpredictable.
4 years ago
Listen 3:27Kenyatta Johnson’s new Eastwick task force to tackle buyout question
The new task force will include FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as well as city and state agencies.
4 years ago
‘How can I pay for this?’ Eastwick residents struggle to fix Isaias damage without federal aid
The city is not eligible for federal aid until the state declares Eastwick a disaster area.
4 years ago
Flash flooding threat as more storms hit
Slow-moving storms are expected to create dangerous flash flooding over parts of the Philadelphia region Wednesday afternoon into the evening.
4 years ago
How Tropical Storm Isaias is connected to climate change
A new field of climate science known as attribution science examines how a warming atmosphere plays a part in individual weather events.
4 years ago
Girl and teen missing, 2 women dead after Isaias rips through region
Eliza Talal, 5, was last seen at noon on Tuesday at her home on Spring Valley Road in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, when she went missing.
4 years ago
Tropical Storm Isaias brings flooding, road closures, power outages to Philly region
The National Weather Service warned that damaging winds and flash flooding are the highest risks to the region.
4 years ago
Tropical Storm Warnings as Isaias moves toward our region
Drenching rain could bring flooding from the coasts as Tropical Storm Isaias moves into the Lehigh Valley region.
4 years ago
Coastal flood advisory for N.J. as storm passes offshore
A Coastal Flood Advisory will go into effect for the entire New Jersey coastline between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturday, according to a National Weather Service bulletin.
4 years ago
Federal pipeline safety regulators issue warning on floods and subsidence
The PHMSA advisory bulletin says pipeline incidents caused by erosion have increased in the eastern U.S.
5 years ago
Wilmington wetland park project meant to ease flooding gets $3M federal grant
The park will play a key role in reducing the floods that inundate Wilmington's Southbridge section.
5 years ago
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