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Flood Warning for Neshaminy Creek Issued

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Tom Sofield

A flood warning for the Neshaminy Creek in Lower Bucks County was issued Wednesday afternoon.

Heavy rains falls Wednesday afternoon on the Neshaminy Creek near the mouth of the Delaware River in the Croydon section of Bristol Township. Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Heavy rains falls Wednesday afternoon on the Neshaminy Creek near the mouth of the Delaware River in the Croydon section of Bristol Township.
Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com

According to the National Weather Service, “moderate” flooding is foretasted along the creek. The water is expected to rise above the flood stage and reach around 11.7 feet sometime early Thursday.

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As of 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, the Neshaminy Creek was at 7.5 feet, which is near the 9 foot flood stage.

The water is expected to recede and fall below flood stage by Thursday afternoon, according to forecasts.

Local officials have told LevittownNow.com they are monitoring the creek and its water levels.

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No flood was seen along the creek as of 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Tom Sofield

Tom Sofield

Tom Sofield has covered news in Bucks County for 16 years for both newspaper and online publications. Tom’s reporting has appeared locally, nationally, and internationally across several mediums. He is proud to report on news in the county where he lives and to have created a reliable publication that the community deserves.