Torrential Downpours Cause Flash Flooding; Many Area Roads And Schools Closed

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Another round of powerful rain storms moved through the region causing flooding, downed trees and mud slides Thursday. The band of showers was only about 30 to 40 miles wide but dumped nearly an inch of rain per hour in some spots during the overnight hours.

Many area roads were closed, including the Schuylkill Expressway eastbound which was shutdown between the Blue Route and Girard Avenue for several hours leaving many drivers stranded. Dozens of other local streets and neighborhoods were also flooded as rivers and creek overflowed their banks.

PennDOT and Pa. Turnpike Commission urged drivers to avoid all unnecessary travel in eastern Pennsylvania, including the area from Harrisburg north to the New York border, east to the New Jersey border and south to the Maryland border. Drivers that must use the road were asked to proceed with caution and avoid standing water.

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