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Lehigh Valley at elevated risk of flash flooding as more storms move in; severe thunderstorm watch issued

July 5, 2026 at 7:23 pm

Lehigh Valley at elevated risk of flash flooding as more storms move in; severe thunderstorm watch issued

The Lehigh Valley is under a severe thunderstorm watch for the third day in a row as another wave of storms set their sights on the Lehigh Valley. Flash flooding is the primary threat.

The Lehigh Valley is at an elevated risk for flash flooding as more storms are expected Sunday, July 5, 2026. (NWS)

Storm damage is seen in the 2100 block of Chew Street in Allentown on Saturday night, July 4, 2026. A severe storm downed numerous trees and wires around western portions of the city as area Fourth of July fireworks displays were under way. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

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The Fountain at West Park is an iconic backdrop for people visiting the park in Allentown on Friday, July 15, 2016. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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