The torrent of water was no respecter of structures, as some roads were washed away while others were blocked to traffic until safety assessments could be finalized.
Lower Makefield Township Police confirmed these closures and anticipates they may last for an extended period.
Brace for Impact: Another Wave of Rain Threatens the Northeast
Adding fuel to the fire, weather forecasters warned that the Northeast, including regions still recovering from the Pennsylvania flash flood, should brace for more heavy rain on Sunday.
About 40 million people are under a Flood Watch, with eastern Pennsylvania to southern Maine being hotspots for potential flash flooding.
This stormy symphony, much like a broken record playing on repeat, could leave as much as five inches of rain in its wake.
The Growing Threat: Climate Change and Intense Weather Patterns
A dark cloud hangs over the Northeast, not just physically but metaphorically as well.
The recent Pennsylvania flash flood echoes a broader pattern of intense weather phenomena due to steady atmospheric changes and warming.
