Montgomery County issues minor flood watch

This is Situational Awareness Notice #23-17-002 for the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. This report applies to the Coastal Storm, December 17th-18th. 

Significant event details and developments:

1. Montgomery County is in a Flood Watch. 

2. Heavy rain across the entire area, with the heaviest occurring Sunday night into Monday morning. Some urban and small stream flooding possible, along with at least some minor river flooding lingering through Monday. Higher hourly rainfall rates later Sunday night could enhance the urban flooding threat.

3.. Widespread 1.5 to 3.0 inches of rain. Heaviest amounts near and north/west of I 95, however, the exact track of the storm will determine where the highest amounts become focused.

4.. East southeast wind gusts 30 40 mph inland, with gusts to 50 mph for the coastal counties (Wind Advisory). The strongest winds occur later Sunday night into Monday morning. Gusty westerly winds continue on Monday.

Please monitor news and weather outlets for additional updates. Monitor your local conditions, and the NOAA website for Schuylkill River cresting levels in Norristown.