Crime & Safety
Flash Flooding Hits Hatboro-Horsham Roads, Neighborhoods
Several thunderstorms late Thursday afternoon flooded several area of Hatboro and Horsham, authorities and residents reported.
HATBORO / HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Flash flooding swept through areas of Hatboro and Horsham Township from the late afternoon storm on Thursday.
Horsham Community Police Services said it was a "very busy evening" for the fire department and EMS due to the flash flooding.
Horsham ChATs said there were six calls on Thursday for fire service: A fire alarm in the 200 block of Keith Valley Road, fire police needed at Blair Mill and Crestview roads, fire police needed at Keith Valley and Governor roads, a water rescue on Blair Mill and Norwyn roads, fire police needed on West County Line and Meetinghouse roads, and another water rescue at West Monument and Flamingo roads.
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Meanwhile, in Hatboro, residents posted pictures on Hatboro community Facebook pages showing flooding on Watson Avenue, Earl Lane behind Crooked Billet School, and also behind Robert Bruce apartments, among other spots.
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