2005 News

October 7, 2005
Delaware River Flood Watch

Bucks County Emergency Management Agency was notified today by the Delaware River Basin Commission to expect minor Delaware River flooding in low lying areas of the county on Sunday, Oct. 9.

John Dougherty Jr., director of the county EMA, predicted flooding will affect low lying areas of River Road, but not homes. The river is expected to overflow its banks in a low lying area of Tinicum Township about 8 a.m. Sunday. Low lying areas of River Road in Yardley Borough and Upper Makefield will be affected about 8 p.m., Sunday.

All riverfront communities have been advised of this possibility and are on a weekend flood watch. With 2 to 4-inches of rain predicted for Bucks, the Delaware River is not expected to reach more than 19-feet, two-feet below flood stage, Dougherty said.

(The Neshaminy Creek, which is at a low level, should not be affected.)