Credit: Upper Makefield police
The serious storm that moved through the Newtown area caused flooding, downed tree limbs, and led to power outages.
The storm, which had been forecasted to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain from Tuesday morning through Wednesday, also brought wind gusts as high as 55 mph.
The Neshaminy Creek at Second Street Pike in Wrightstown Township experienced rising water levels Tuesday night, reaching the minor flood stage by 9:45 p.m.
The Delaware River in Upper Makefield Township and Trenton was also rising but remained below flood stage. However, forecasts suggest the river will reach action stage by Thursday morning.
Downstream in Bristol Borough, the Delaware River was projected to peak at 9.8 feet late Tuesday night, entering the moderate flood stage.
PECO reported around 1,300 customers without service in the Newtown area as of 9:45 p.m.
Fire crews responded to numerous storm-related incidents, including downed wires across the county.
Officials reported some road closures and cautioned motorists about hazardous conditions due to flooding, fallen trees, and downed power lines.
Upper Makefield Township police shared a photo of a car whose driver ignored road closure signs and ended up in floodwaters.
The following roads in Upper Makefield Township were closed as of 9 p.m.:
- River Road between Jonathan Way and Francisco’s on the River
- Pineville Road at Thomson Mill Road
- 100 Thompson Mill Road
- 93 Buckmanville Road (Tree and wires down)
- 118 Walker Road (tree and wires down, PECO on scene)
- Stoneybrook Road between Slack Road and Shannon Road
- Eagle Road north of Stoneybrook Road
- Brownsburg Road East north of Stoneybrook Road
“We ask that you please do NOT go around barricades nor move them out of the roadway. Again, if we have to explain why, you probably shouldn’t be driving,” police said.
In response to the strong storm, Bucks County opened its Emergency Operations Center to monitor the storm conditions and coordinate responses.
County authorities issued a warning reminding residents not to drive into flooded roadways.
