FLOODED ROADSA band of over 3" of rain over a short period of time has fallen along Route 1 through southern Chester and Delaware Counties leading to numerous reports of flooded roadways and stranded vehicles. Avoid driving in this area. Flash flood warnings are in effect. pic.twitter.com/dh9TXhNN1c

On Wednesday at 10:35 p.m. a flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until Thursday at 2:45 a.m. for Chester County.

A flood watch will be in effect later in the day due to possible severe thunderstorms in Delaware on Wednesday, July 9. See the weather forecast.

Downpours set off flood warnings Wednesday night for Philly and surrounding areas, and most of Chester County and northern Delaware. These conditions may be around until Monday, maybe longer.

Firefighters from several New Castle and Delaware county fire companies are criss-crossing the North Wilmington area responding to 9-1-1 calls reporting gas odors.

A tornado warning is in effect until 9:15 p.m. in New Castle County, Delaware.

What to Know AFSCME District Council 33 is on strike, impacting many of the city’s services, including 911 dispatch, trash removal, water and more. The strike went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday,

A line of severe thunderstorms spawned two tornado warnings and several areas of flash flooding Wednesday evening.