Forecast Calls for Rains, Floods

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Bucks and Montgomery counties and surrounding areas that is in effect from Thursday morning through Friday morning.

According to the watch, heavy rain is expected across the watch area beginning as early as overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. However, the heaviest rainfall is expected to occur during the day Thursday into Thursday night. Storm totals for the Hatboro-Horsham region are expected to be close to three inches of rain.

The estimated rainfall amounts will likely cause flooding of low lying areas, as well as cause smaller streams and creeks to rise out of their banks. The runoff could also cause flooding along main stem rivers.

The Delaware River is vulnerable, according to the watch.

Many rivers and streams remain at higher than normal levels and may not return to normal flow before this next rain storm.

While the heavy rain is expected to end by Friday morning, the effects from the flooding will likely linger into the weekend or longer for locations adjacent to the larger, slower-response rivers.

Here’s the local forecast:

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. 

Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 1 a.m. Low around 37. High likelihood of precipitation.

Thursday: Windy, with heavy rain at times. High of 53. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. 

Thursday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. 

Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Possible showers are in the forecast.