Montgomery County, Bridgeport Area at moderate risk of severe rain event from January 9 through January 10, 2024

SEVERE WEATHER, POSSIBLE FLOODING FORECASTED FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024

This is a MontcoSAFER Notification
This is Situational Awareness Notice #24-02-002 for the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. This report applies to the Winter Storm for Jan 9 -10th.

Significant event details and developments:
1. A powerful storm system is expected to impact the area on Tuesday, January 9 - Wednesday, January 10.

2. Montgomery County is currently at a Moderate Risk of Excessive rainfall.

3. Widespread 2-3 inches with up to 4 inches of rainfall is possible in some areas. This may lead to widespread urban & small stream flooding and widespread moderate/major river flooding, especially for Northern NJ.

4. Heaviest rain will occur Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night. River flooding continues through Wednesday and beyond.

5. Very strong and damaging south to southeast winds between 40-50 mph for inland areas. The strongest winds occur on Tuesday night. Gusty westerly and southwesterly winds continue on Wednesday.

Please continue to monitor your local conditions, avoid any roadways that are flooded, as well as low lying and flood prone areas.

NOAA reports for the Schuylkill River at Norristown can be located HERE.