Thu 26 Jun 2008
5 inches of rain fell about 1:30 AM on Thursday–that was the mark on the Robinson’s rain gauge. The storm water runoff caused a huge, fast flush of water through our neighborhood. The result is evident. The new Overbrook bridge/culvert near Lenappe is closed because of structural damage. If you walk along Overbrook Drive off High Street, you will see the debris washed onto the riparian areas of the brook. I estimate that the road was covered with 3-4 feet of water. The water raged high and wild on Overbrook off Indianola Avenue.Though this was a significant rain event, the storm water runoff problem in our neighborhood is obvious. There are solutions, but it will take a community effort and response.
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