Flash Flood Emergency Issued For Levittown Area

UPDATE: 100-Year Flood Wreaks Havoc

With several inches of rain falling over area in a matter of only a few hours, the National Weather Service issued a rare Flash Flood Emergency early Monday evening and lasting through 9 p.m.

The National Weather Service called the situation “life-threatening” and urged people to get to higher ground.

Rain accompanied by lightning and thunder started in the Levittown area mid-afternoon Monday. It was expected to continue into the late evening, according to forecasters.

Early estimates showed that several inches of rain fell between Bristol Township’s Croydon section and Bristol Borough.

“Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring,” forecasters at the National Weather Service said around 5:15 p.m.

Within a short time of the heavy rain starting, flash flooding started in the usual spots, like Cedar Avenue in Croydon and along Green Lane on the Bristol Township and Bristol Borough border.

By evening and as more rain fell, flash flooding spread and emergency responders began to get calls to help motorists whose vehicles were stuck in the water. Along Farragut Avenue in Bristol Borough, at least two vehicles were spotted to be abandoned in rising water as kids splashed around in several inches of it a short distance away. The weather led to high water in the area of Route 13 and Veterans Highway (Route 413) in Bristol Township as the evening progressed.

Local fire crews were rushing around the Bristol area responding to numerous alarms and to aid motorists. Fire company boats were also called to the township.

Serious flooding was also reported in Bensalem Township. Water rescues were underway.

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