Philly region braces for heavy rain, flash floods, and isolated tornadoes brought by Ida

Situated along the Schuylkill River, East Falls and Manayunk are prone to serious flooding.

Route 1 at the Indian River Inlet is a direct route to medical facilities. The road has been flooded several times in previous months.

As the region confronts Ida, the city’s floodplain expert warns that land use is a major driver of increased vulnerability to extreme weather.