Thunderstorms brought locally heavy rain to far southeastern Pennsylvania on the afternoon of August 7.  Rainfall totals of 2 to around 4 inches fell in parts of the area.

Flash Flood in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 15:45:00 to 07-AUG-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESCENTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred along the Frankford Creek in Philadelphia.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:10:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two water rescues took place in Newtown Township.  One was at the intersection of Gradyville Road and Bishop Hollow Road, and the other was at the intersection of South Newtown Street Road and Troop Farm Road.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:15:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAFAYETTE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place along Harts Lane in Whitemarsh Township.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:25:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARDMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place along East County Line Road at Simpson Road in Ardmore.

Flash Flood in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:35:00 to 07-AUG-19 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OVERBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia.

Flash Flood in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:50:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANAYUNK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Interstate 76 westbound was closed near City Avenue in Philadelphia due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 17:00:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Interstate 476 northbound near PA Route 3 in Marple Township was impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:55:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the Chester Creek in Aston Township and Middletown Township.

Flash Flood in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 17:10:00 to 07-AUG-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSTLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Pennypack Creek in Northeast Philadelphia.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 17:10:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIARCLIFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A water rescue took place along Groce Avenue in Darby Township.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 17:25:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PILGRIM GARDENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood waters from the Darby Creek inundated parts of West Rolling Road in Springfield Township.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:25:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARDMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A total of 18 homes in Haverford Township were evacuated due to flooding along the Cobbs Creek.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:20:00 to 07-AUG-19 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along Crum Creek near Newtown Square.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:40:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLADWYNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A water rescue took place along Hollow Road near Interstate 76 in Lower Merion Township.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:40:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYNNEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A water rescue took place along Wynnewood Road near Penn Road in Wynnewood.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:40:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ITHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A water rescue took place along Conestoga Road in Radnor Township.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-AUG-19 16:40:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOYLAN ROSE VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the Ridley Creek near Media.