Flash Flood Warning For Area Extended

At 5:18 a.m. Sunday, the NWS said its Doppler Radar indicated bands of heavy rain from Hurricane Irene continuing to circulate over southern and central New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania.

The NWS said three to eight inches have already fallen across the warned area and additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected through about midday.

With the heavy amount of rain, creeks and rivers in the area pose major flood concerns.

In Pennsylvania, NWS said the French Creek at Phoenixville is above flood stage. Major flooding is expected along portions of the Brandywine Creek, Chester Creek, Valley Creek, Crum Creek, East Branch Perkiomen Creek and Frankford Creek.

Ridley Creek is rapidly rising. Little Neshaminy Creek is above flood stage as is the Wissahickon Creek in Wissahickon.

Residents are asked to report flooding, hail or wind damage to the NWS by calling toll free: 1-877-633-6772.