National Weather Service issues a Flood Warning for East Central Pennsylvania, including Berks County

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly New Jersey has issued a flood warning for East Central Pennsylvania, including Berks County until 4:30 am Sunday.

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of east central Pennsylvania, including the following county, Berks. * WHEN...Until 430 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- At 1127 PM EST, Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - For Manatawny Creek at Spangville: At 11:15pm the stage was 5.91 feet. Flood Stage is 6 feet.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around...don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. && LAT...LON 4046 7564 4045 7581 4027 7576 4025 7570 4032 7565 $$ Kruzdlo