The Philly area’s most flood-prone waterways, mapped
If you live in the Chadds Ford, PA area, you will not be surprised that a Philadelphia Inquirer analysis of the area’s most flood-prone waterways found the Brandywine ranks number […]
National Park Service: River closed in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
May 9, 2025 – Kathryne Rubright reports in the Pocono Record that the Delaware River is closed within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area until water levels recede far enough, […]
Brandywine Flood Study Report
Following an extensive study period, with a series of public outreach meetings and community engagement efforts, the final report of the Brandywine Flood Study is now available. Conducted in partnership with the Brandywine Conservancy, Chester County […]
DRBC’s 2024 Annual Hydrologic Conditions Report
The DRBC has published its 2024 Annual Hydrologic Conditions Report. The report looks at precipitation, streamflow, storage, groundwater and the salt front location in 2024. A few key highlights: • The Delaware […]
Philadelphia floods with high tides. How does this happen? What can we do to prevent and prepare for it?
Angie Bacha writes for Green Philly‘s latest Eco-Explainer: What is Tidal flooding, and why does it happen in Philly? An excerpt from her excellent article below, with a link to […]