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- Flood damage restoration in Downingtown: NWS gauge stages, record crests and what cleanup looks like.
- Storm and creek flood cleanup: silt, contaminated water and the order of work.
- Flooded basement cleanup: creek water through walls and floor drains.
The numbers to know
The NWS gauge below Downingtown (DWNP1) lists minor flooding at 7 feet and major at 11. At 12 feet, the NWS says residential basements flood along Jefferson Avenue; at 13 feet, Routes 30 and 322 close. The record is 19.11 feet, set late on September 1, 2021. Check the live gauge when rain is forecast.
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