48 Hour Rainfall Totals
Yesterday: The National Weather Service has released its 48 hour rainfall totals as of 10 AM July 7th: The National Weather Service has released its 48 hour rainfall totals as of 10 AM July 7th:
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Flash Flood Warning
Thursday: The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Berks County until 3:00 AM. At 9:05 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Berks County until 3:00 AM. At 9:05 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
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