Hurricane Sandy

Levittown & Region Prepare for Massive 'Frankenstorm'

Area communities are gearing up for Hurricane Sandy to hit the region.

Officials around Lower Bucks County are bracing for the impending arrival of Hurricane Sandy, asking residents to be aware of the weather conditions and be prepared in case of power outages. Crews in Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Falls Township and Tullytown Borough, which are along the Delaware River, spent much of Friday readying for the storm. Area emergency management coordinators are asking residents be alert for downed power lines. They also said never to enter or drive through moving or standing water. The large amount of rainfall and prolonged winds are a major concern with the storm system. Officials in Bristol Township, Middletown and Tullytown said public works crews took to the streets Friday to clear storm drains and …

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Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch

Heavy, slow moving pockets of rainfall could produce flooding of small streams and poor drainage areas.

  The National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a flash flood watch this morning for the Philadelphia area including Bucks and Montgomery counties. According to the weather service, tropical rains threaten to produce pockets of flash flooding at times into Wednesday evening. The watch indicated that a warm front across the upper DelMarVa area will be slowly lifting north today as low pressure moves from the Ohio Valley toward New York state. The low should trail a weak cool front southward into the Delaware Valley on Wednesday. Pockets of short duration excessive rains are probable in this pattern especially since the bands of showers and embedded thunderstorms will be moving very slowly. General rainfall of 2-4 inches is expected …

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New Law Penalizes Drivers Who Ignore Barricades

The so-called 'Turn Around Don't Drown' legislation has been signed into law.

Motorists who become stranded after driving around police barricades during storms and flooding will receive more than a rescue under a bill signed into law Thursday by Gov. Tom Corbett.  The bill, dubbed "Turn Around, Don't Drown," was sponsored locally by State Rep. Todd Stephens, R-151, of Horsham.  The legislation, which takes effect in 60 days, ensures that anyone who requires rescue, towing or medical care after ignoring a barricade or warning sign would be fined $250 to $500 and have points assessed to their driving record. Stephens introduced the bill in response to various instances locally in which drivers became stranded, particularly during Hurricane Irene last summer, as a result of attempting to drive around temporary police …

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Weather Service Issues Flood Watch

Rainfall is expected to total between 2 and 3.5 inches.

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch on Sunday for the surrounding area including Bucks and Montgomery counties. The watch is in effect from 8 a.m. through late Sunday night. Heavy rain is expected to fall across the region starting in the afternoon and continuing into Monday. Rainfall is expected to total between 2 and 3.5 inches. Even though we have been very dry lately, this much rain could result in flooding of small rivers and quick-responding streams such as the Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County. A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Here’s the local forecast: Today: Rain, mainly …

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10:09 pm on Sunday, April 22, 2012

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Weather Service Issues Flood Watch

Rain could cause local flooding.

  The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Tuesday in the surrounding area including Bucks and Montgomery counties. The watch is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. Heavier rain is expected to fall in the watch area. Event rainfall totals of 1 to 1.5 inches would be enough to start flooding of the more susceptible creeks and small rivers in the watch area. Poor drainage roadway flooding should be expected. Mainly minor creek and smaller river flooding is possible. This may close some roadways in the watch area. The heavier rain should have an impact on the evening commute even if its lighter than average because of the holiday week. Here’s the local forecast: Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 2pm. High near 50…

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Weather Service Calls for Flash Flooding

Watch area includes Bucks and Montgomery counties.

  The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a flash flood watch for the surrounding area including Bucks and Montgomery counties. The watch is in effect from 10 p.m. this evening through Wednesday afternoon. According to the Weather Service, a complex low pressure system will move from the Ohio Valley into our region later tonight and produce a copious amount of rain over a rather short time period. Rain will be heavy at times tonight and early Wednesday morning as the system wraps up and moves to our northeast. Widespread rainfall amounts of one to three inches are possible in the watch area with even higher amounts from isolated thunderstorms. Impacts could include small stream, poor drainage, urban area, basement, and …

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Update: Weather Service Issues Flood Warning

Expected rainfall on already saturated ground could cause flooding.

The flood warning continues for the Neshaminy Creek in Langhorne and other regional streams. At 11:01 a.m., the creek was at 10.8 feet. The flood stage is 9.0 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. The creek will continue rising to near 17.1 feet by this afternoon. It will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. In addition to the warning, the National Weather Service issued another flood watch for the surrounding area, including Bucks and Montgomery counties, at 9:18 a.m. The watch noted that heavy showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue into this evening over the watch area. Since midnight, rainfall amounts in excess of an inch already have fallen across the watch area and several areas…

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PennDOT Urges Motorists to Avoid Flooded Roadways

Heavy rain if forecast throughout the area.

With heavy rain forecast for most of Pennsylvania this week, PennDOT is reminding motorists to never drive through flooded roads or around barricades placed by emergency responders. Motorists should also slow down, allow extra travel time and expect delays. “Motorists should never attempt to drive over flooded roadways,” PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration Scott Christie said in a release. “Floodwaters are usually much deeper than they appear. Too often, emergency responders are asked to risk their own lives to pull stranded motorists to safety.” According to a release, PennDOT crews have cleared storm drains and prepared equipment such as chainsaws, loaders, message boards and barricades in anticipation of roads and …

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PHOTOS: Business On Route 1 Not As Usual Post Irene

Commuters from our region will need to be minful of road conditions on highways and roads in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. It will not be business as usual on the Route 1 corrider in N.J. after the storm flooded the highway just south of Quakerbridge Mall In Lawrenceville. Motorists are advised to check local traffic conditions before heading to your destination. 

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PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Irene Aftermath

Power was knock out and flooding were two major issues Bucks County faced following Irene.

Hurricane Irene left her mark by knocking out traffic lights around Bucks County, downing trees and flooding the streets.

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