Flash Flood Warning — Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 11:58PM EDT until August 3 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 1158 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem, Forks, Emmaus, Northampton, Quakertown, Wilson, Hellertown, Nazareth, Wind Gap and Bath. This includes the following highways... Northeast Extension between mile markers 39 and 60. Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 54 and 76.
Effective August 2, 2026 at 11:58 PM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Lehigh County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Northampton County, Warren County, Bucks County.