Lamont McClure and Emergency Management Services (EMS) report that the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is tracking Hurricane Ida as it moves towards Northampton County. As of now, it is anticipated that most of the 3-to-6 inches of predicted rainfall will occur overnight from 8:00 PM on Wednesday through 8:00AM on Thursday. The Lehigh River is forecasted to reach action stage sometime around Thursday afternoon. For now, the Delaware River is not forecasted to reach action stage, but conditions could change as the storm moves through the area.

EMS has sent emails out to local municipalities reminding them to prepare for possible flash flooding.

“We will continue to monitor reports and coordinate with PEMA and other agencies,” says Lamont McClure. “I encourage all residents to listen to NOAA Weather Radio or their favorite news source for weather information and make whatever preparations they feel are necessary to keep themselves safe.”

Residents should be cautious in areas with a history of flooding. EMS reminds motorists not to drive through flooded roadways and to keep children and pets away from flood water. Do not drive around barricades or through standing water. Six inches of water can cause a car to stall and a foot of water will float many vehicles. Two feet of rushing water can carry away most automobiles including sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks.

 
Information provided to TVL by:
Becky Bartlett
Deputy Director of Administration
Northampton County Government Center
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/

 

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