First published Oct 12, 2026, 6:53:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 6:53:15 AM UTC

Flash Flood Warning issued October 12 at 2:38AM EDT until October 12 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

The National Weather Service warned of flash flooding in parts of Delaware and Philadelphia counties, Pennsylvania, until 5:45 AM EDT on October 12. Radar indicated heavy rain, and the warning advised people not to drive through flooded roads.

Illustrative image: Ready to set off for our journey down the Delaware River. — Joe Shlabotnik/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Why it matters

The warning reports ongoing or imminent flash flooding and calls for immediate caution on flooded roads.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlash Flood Warning issued October 12 at 2:38AM EDT until October 12 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Report an issue

Read our editorial process and corrections policy.