Tropical Storm update: Thousands of Burlington County homes without power; 14 county highways closed

WESTAMPTON — Close to 100,000 homes and businesses in Burlington County are without power due to damages from Tropical Storm Isaias.

A total of 14 county roads are also closed due to downed trees, utility poles or wires.

Widespread power outages are the biggest issue from the storm so far. However, officials warned that the storm is expected to continue impacting the county for several more hours.

Power outages:

More than 92,000 Burlington County properties are currently without power, with Willingboro,

Southampton, Pemberton Township, Lumberton, Edgewater Park and Mount Holly reporting significant numbers.

Among the properties without power is the Clare Estate assisted living facility in

Bordentown. No evacuations have been reported, but emergency officials are closely monitoring conditions there.

Burlington County’s administration building on Rancocas Road in Mount Holly also closed at noon due to the loss of electricity.

Road closures:

Fourteen county highways are currently closed due to downed trees, wires or utility poles:

• Bridgeboro Road in Delran;
• Burlington Avenue at Perkins Lane in Delanco;
• Burlington-Bustleton Road at Cedard Lane in Florence;
• Camden Avenue at Flynn Avenue in Moorestown;
• Chatsworth Road in Tabernacle;
• Eayrestown Road, between Landing Street and Municipal Drive, in Lumberton;
• Lenola Road at Kings Highway in Cinnaminson;
• Main Street, between Route 70 and Church Road, in Medford;
• Marne Highway at Hartford Road in Mount Laurel;
• Mill Street at Branch in Southampton;
• Monmouth Road at Springfield Road in Springfield;
• Odd Fellows Road in Pemberton Township;
• Old York Road at Burlington-Columbus and Hedding in Florence;
• Warren Street in Edgewater Park.

Flooding:

Emergency management officials continue to monitor flood gauges along the Rancocas Creek. None are near action or flood stages.

Officials also warned that local street and stream flooding could pose dangers, so residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel for the duration of the storm.

Emergency management officials said the storm is moving faster than originally forecasted but warned that the storm would likely continue to impact the county though Tuesday afternoon.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the entire county.