07-09-2023 Quakertown, PA - Drone footage of water rescues and flash flooding

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Quakertown Pennsylvania was under a flash flood warning this afternoon, which prompted multiple water rescues on North West End Blvd in Quakertown PA

[@yvonnefarrell1029]

A ton of precip in the Berks Co, Lehigh, Northampton areas, and on NE ext PA Turnpike. Thanks for posting this and we are praying for the Poconos.

[@disscustinglybeautiful1652]

We missed it again!

[@lynsincetheeggs5174]

I drove through the flood waters from route 212 heading to Quakertown, Broad Street was flooded and I had to make my way over to Park, had to drive my brother over to Pennsburg

[@lm3563]

Used to live on Kintner Hill Rd. just outside of Kintnersville in Upper Bucks County. Our basement and cars flooded during just such a storm. Lots of creeks all over that area. I wish everyone well.

[@MaryAnn_Nolan]

Guess it rained

[@collinfinkelstein3327]

No it didnt

[@neverendingmods]

Those people didn't need a water rescue. Just walk away!

[@stevewolff880]

More to come, but hope. "25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 27 And then shall they see the Son of man (Jesus) coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." Luke 21:25-28. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

[@edwardknierim5899]

electronic scooters leave

[@onethumbks]

I’m a little confused. They needed to waste fire department resources to “rescue” someone in 1 foot of standing water? When dry grass is 30 feet away? I can understand if it were a river but it was just like wading through a kiddie pool.

[@Bloodyack]

Looks like mobility issues were involved for at least one of the passengers. Also, in any flash flood situation it's better to just not assume that you can wade on over somewhere.

[@lm3563]

@@Bloodyack That's what I thought. The look like they are somewhat elderly. Also, car is certainly flooded and then you have to worry about hypothermia. Can happen in warm weather too.

[@SongMom8]

I’m not sure how it’s safer to drive out in that in a fire engine…

[@Bloodyack]

Most fire trucks have exhaust pipes that point upwards with at least 14"-16" clearance. Harder to stall them in a water situation since backpressure won't stall the engine out if it can't get into the exhaust pipes.