Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Threat
Key Questions
What caused the flooding in Camden County?
Heavy rain from severe thunderstorms brought nearly 3 inches of rain in one hour, leading to flash flooding that stranded drivers, submerged vehicles, and triggered 40 rescues.
How many people are without power due to the storms?
Severe thunderstorms have left thousands without power across the Philly region, including Camden County.
How long will the flash flood warning last?
A flash flood warning remains in effect until 3 AM following the heavy rainfall across New Jersey and the Philadelphia area.
Could power restoration be delayed?
A PECO strike could delay power restoration efforts for those affected by the outages.
What should residents do during the flooding and outages?
Residents should stay alert, avoid flooded areas, and prepare for possible prolonged outages due to the ongoing storm impacts.
Severe thunderstorms have moved through the region, leaving thousands without power across the Philly area including Camden County. A flash flood warning remains in effect until 3 AM. A PECO strike could delay power restoration. Residents should stay alert, avoid flooded areas, and prepare for possible prolonged outages.