Thunderstorms brought locally heavy rain to parts of southeastern Pennsylvania on the afternoon of July 12.  Rainfall totals up to 6 to 10 inches occurred in Northeast Philadelphia and in far lower Bucks County prompting the issuance of a Flash Flood Emergency.

Flash Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-JUL-21 13:45:00 to 12-JUL-21 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Widespread significant flooding occurred in Bensalem Township.  There were many road closures including parts of Interstate 95, US Route 13, Woodhaven Road and State Road.  Many individuals were trapped in vehicles by the flood waters, with numerous water rescues becoming necessary.  Flood waters reached houses including some along Allen Avenue, McKinley Avenue and Kings Avenue, where residents needed to be rescued from their homes.  The Lafayette Garden Apartments along US Route 13 at the Poquessing Creek were severely flooded with 80 to 100 units affected.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-JUL-21 17:35:00 to 12-JUL-21 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLEWOOD PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A water rescue took place in Darby Township along Hook Road near Industrial Drive.

Flash Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-JUL-21 13:45:00 to 12-JUL-21 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATH ADDITION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Widespread significant flooding occurred in Bristol Township.  There were many road closures including parts of US Route 13.  Many individuals were trapped in vehicles by the flood waters, with numerous water rescues becoming necessary including those along Walnut Avenue and along McKinley Street at Wilson Avenue.  Flood waters reached some buildings along US Route 13 in the Croyden section of the township.  Part of Dixon Avenue near Newportville Road was washed out, and residents needed to be evacuated from nearby homes.

Flash Flood in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-JUL-21 17:20:00 to 12-JUL-21 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Vine Street Expressway in Center City Philadelphia became impassable due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-JUL-21 15:00:00 to 12-JUL-21 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BYBERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread significant street flooding occurred in Northeast Philadelphia.  There were numerous road closures including Woodhaven Road near US Route 1.  Moderate flooding occurred along the Pennypack Creek.  A total of 18 residents were evacuated from the Sherwood Crossing Apartments along Red Lion Road due to flooding from Byberry Creek.

Flash Flood in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-JUL-21 14:30:00 to 12-JUL-21 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TULLYTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Many roads in Tullytown became impassable.  There was a water rescue along Spencer Drive.