Philadelphia, PA – Heavy rainfall drenched much of the Mid-Atlantic over the past 24 hours, with parts of eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey seeing more than 2 inches of rain by early Saturday. The widespread downpour has raised concerns about localized flooding and saturated roadways, particularly in urban and low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service’s Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, most of the region received at least 0.50 inch of rainfall between Friday morning and 8 a.m. Saturday. Rainfall exceeded 2 inches in pockets of eastern Pennsylvania, including areas around Allentown and the Lehigh Valley, and northern New Jersey counties such as Bergen and Passaic.
Travel disruptions were reported on I-78 and Route 22 in Pennsylvania, with reduced visibility and ponding on roads. While no major flash flooding occurred, emergency management officials urged drivers to remain cautious through Saturday afternoon. Residents are also advised to monitor basement sump pumps and avoid walking through water-covered sidewalks and streets.
The system responsible for the soaking has begun to shift eastward, and drier air is expected to settle over the region through early next week. No additional rainfall is forecast, but water levels in streams and creeks may remain elevated into Sunday.
