Severe thunderstorm warnings and flash flood watches have been issued across multiple counties in Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey throughout late June and early July 2025. Initial warnings covered Delaware, New Castle, Chester, Salem, and Gloucester counties, extending through July 3 to include Lehigh, Berks, Northampton, Warren, Carbon, Bucks, Hunterdon, Monroe, and Somerset counties. On July 9, the Philadelphia region faced a severe thunderstorm watch and flood watch until midnight, with heavy rain and damaging winds expected. Lancaster, York, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester, and Atlantic counties also received severe thunderstorm warnings on July 9. Flash flood warnings were specifically issued for Chester and Delaware counties due to rain rates of 1.5 to 2 inches per hour. The Philadelphia region remained under severe thunderstorm and flood watches into the night of July 9 and early July 10, with flash flood warnings still active. Authorities advised caution due to the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding in these areas.
Flash flood warnings are still in effect for most of the Philadelphia region Wednesday night. Latest forecast in app and online. https://t.co/6NGpbPzM5A
FLASH FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FOR EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INCLUDING PHILADELPHIA
The entire Philadelphia region is under severe thunderstorm and flood watches Wednesday night. Latest forecast NOW in app and online. https://t.co/dyEBorqVRs