United States / Northeast / Pennsylvania
Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Monday, October 12, 2026
2 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning, Flash Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety.
2Warnings recorded
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 12 at 5:03AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ”
...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Pennsylvania... Chester Creek Near Chester affecting Delaware County. For the Chester Creek...including Chester...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chester Creek near Chester. * WHEN...From early this morning to this evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Flood damage, adjacent to the creek, begins in the city of Chester. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:47 AM EDT Monday the stage was 8.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:47 AM EDT Monday was 8.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.3 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 01/25/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi. The next statement will be issued this evening by 800 PM EDT.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 12, 5:03 AM EDT · expires Oct 12, 8:00 PM EDT · Issuer
Flash Flood Warning
“Flash Flood Warning issued October 12 at 2:38AM EDT until October 12 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ”
FFWPHI The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Southern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania... * Until 545 AM EDT. * At 238 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Philadelphia, Yeadon, Folcroft, Swarthmore, East Lansdowne, South Philadelphia, Roxborough, Morris Park, Center City, Darby Township, Philadelphia International Airport and Kensington. This includes the following highways... Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 6 and 7. Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 340 and 351. Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 8 and 30. Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 12, 2:38 AM EDT · expires Oct 12, 5:45 AM EDT · Issuer
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning2 official warnings in effect: Flood Warning, Flash Flood Warning.
Weather
Official Warning2 official warnings in effect: Flood Warning, Flash Flood Warning.
Official Warnings
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GovernmentQuiet2 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Government
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Meetings That Day
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- Council Notes - September 2, 2026 & September 16, 2026 · Lansdowne borough · Oct 12, 4:20 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Drop Off Your Lawn Signs for Recycling! · Lansdowne borough · Oct 12, 3:00 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
Local NewsQuiet2 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
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- Pope Leo will not present Villanova sustainability medal due to upcoming surgery · The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 12, 1:52 PM EDT Published event
- As a brain injury survivor, Bryn Mawr Rehab employee inspires patients during their recovery · WPVI-TV · Oct 12, 1:44 PM EDT Not Yet Confirmed
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PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Power
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Safety
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Events
- Report In Delaware County, Pennsylvania Reported · first reported as “Pope Leo will have surgery to remove a nodule in his lung. A Villanova medal ceremony remains unclear.” by The Philadelphia Inquirer · first seen Oct 11, 11:45 AM EDT