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Flood Warning Issued for the Brandywine
The Brandywine is already five feet over its flood stage.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Brandywine Creek near Chadds Ford.
At 9:30 a.m. Sunday, the river was measured at a height of 14.1 feet, the river's flood stage is at 9 feet. The river will continue to rise through the day expecting to peak at 17 feet this afternoon.
Flooding is expected to subside by late Monday morning.
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If you are traveling by foot or vehicle near the Brandywine do not try to pass through flooded areas.
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