Storm Knocks Out Power For 12,303 Customers In Montco

LIMERICK, PA —A powerful storm brought heavy rain and flooding for motorists during the evening Tuesday night throughout left 12,303 customers in Montgomery County, without electricity at 9 p.m., with heavier rain and high winds still to come.

At 9 p.m., a total of 333 customers in Limerick were without power, and 129 residents in Spring City were without power. Fewer than five customers were without power in Royersford.

Emergency responders were called to weather-related traffic, fire and flooding throughout the county, including wires and trees down.

Moderate flooding is possible as Perkiomen Creek reaches 7 feet near East Greenville, according to the U.S, National Weather Service.

A flood-warning is effect in eastern Chester County from Tuesday night through 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to AccuWeather.

Heavy rain and high wind gusts of 26 mph were reported Tuesday night. A total of 2.08 inches of rain was reported Tuesday at 8 p.m.
PECO warns residents not to touch or move downed wires because they are extremely dangerous.