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Flash Flood Warning In Newtown As Heavy Storms Move Through
A strong Thursday morning thunderstorm that dumped up to three inches of rain in Bucks County has prompted a Flash Flood Warning.
![A strong Thursday morning thunderstorm that dumped up to three inches of rain in Bucks County is causing flash flooding issues.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/127196/20200813/100222/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1771457510___13100218045.jpg)
NEWTOWN, PA — Newtown is under a Flash Flood Warning through 12:30 p.m. after heavy storms ripped through the area Thursday morning, dropping up to three inches of rain.
The storms were heaviest in the Buckingham and Doylestown area, forecasters say. Newtown is also in the warning area: Flooding of small creeks and streams as well as streets is possible, the National Weather Service said.
"Multiple roads have been reported as flooded and closed by local emergency management. Up to three inches of rain have already fallen based on radar and gauge estimates," the National Weather Service said in its Flash Flood Warning. "Flash flooding is already occurring and expected to continue."
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The heavy rains caused the cancelation of the Marston Cup event at the Doylestown Country Club, according to the Golf Association of Philadelphia.
The following photo of the course was shared:
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A current look in at Doylestown pic.twitter.com/0BxCdqXeIY
— GAP Golf (@GAofPhilly) August 13, 2020
The following aerial view of the storm was shared:
Aerial view of the nearly stationary storms in Doylestown Pa right now prompting a flash flood warning @epawawx pic.twitter.com/ljb90OZjOq
— Ray Leichner (@stormchaserray) August 13, 2020
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