Weekend Flooding

Residents in Washington Crossing dodged a bullet over the weekend as the Delaware River failed to crest above the community's 19-foot flood action stage.
While some low-lying areas of River Road (Route 32) in Washington Crossing and Upper Makefield Township were covered by floodwaters, little damage was done to the properties of area residents.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the river stayed between 11 and 12 feet through much of the weekend, cresting at just over 13 feet on Sunday night.
During severe rains on Saturday, portions of Route 532 in Newtown Township, as well as Lower Makefield and Upper Makefield townships saw partial road coverage, making for hazardous driving conditions.
In Middletown Township, a 15-foot stretch of Route 413 near George School reduced the road to one lane, slowing afternoon traffic and further south, waters from Core Creek could be seen approaching the edge of the roadway. By Saturday night, Neshaminy Creek had reportedly crested well above normal levels in Langhorne.

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