038
WGUS71 KPHI 082135
FFSPHI

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
535 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

PAC029-090100-
/O.CON.KPHI.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-250709T0100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chester PA-
535 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING
FOR CENTRAL CHESTER COUNTY...

At 535 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain with water rescues in Coatesville. Between 1.5
and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2
to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
         drainage and low lying areas.

Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
  Phoenixville, Coatesville, Downingtown, Honey Brook, Glenmoore,
  Lionville, Lionville-Marchwood, Chester Springs, Paoli, Malvern,
  South Coatesville and Thorndale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around...don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

&&

LAT...LON 3997 7576 3998 7580 3998 7583 3997 7594
      3997 7599 4004 7594 4008 7594 4009 7592
      4011 7581 4013 7575 4014 7559 4012 7549
      4005 7548 3999 7558 3996 7571

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...2-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

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