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River Flood Warning 68, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

November 25, 2018Somerset County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Nov 25, 2018, 2:23 AM EST for Somerset County, New Jersey. It took effect at Nov 25, 2018, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Nov 25, 2018, 2:23 AM EST (07:23 UTC)
In effect from: Nov 25, 2018, 5:00 AM EST
Expired: Nov 25, 2018, 3:12 PM EST
In force: 10 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Somerset County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point North Branch Raritan River near Raritan (RRTN4). The gauge peaked at 10.49 ft at Nov 25, 2018, 10:00 AM EST.

Action stage: 8 ft
Minor stage: 10 ft
Moderate stage: 12 ft
Major stage: 15 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01400000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

391 
WGUS41 KPHI 250723
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
223 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
Flood Warning for the North Branch Raritan River at Raritan...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas.
The water may be deeper than you think it is.

&&

NJC035-251323-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0068.181125T1000Z-181125T1853Z/
/RRTN4.1.ER.181125T1000Z.181125T1200Z.181125T1253Z.NO/
223 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The North Branch Raritan River at Raritan.
* until this afternoon or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:15 AM the river level was 7.91 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, flooding occurs along Old York Road
  and in North Branch Village.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of
  10.3 feet on April 3, 2005.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Raritan River
  Raritan               10.0   7.91  Sun 215 AM    10.4  Sun 7 AM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4063 7470 4062 7463 4058 7464 4054 7471
                                      
$$

Iovino

3 follow-up statements

583 
WGUS81 KPHI 251325
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
825 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Jersey...

  South Branch Raritan River At Stanton affecting Hunterdon and 
   Somerset Counties
  North Branch Raritan River At Raritan affecting Somerset County
  Raritan River At Manville affecting Middlesex and Somerset Counties
  Raritan River At Bound Brook affecting Middlesex and Somerset Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas.
The water may be deeper than you think.

&&

NJC019-035-252323-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-181126T0100Z/
/STTN4.1.ER.181125T0642Z.181125T1030Z.181125T1900Z.NO/
825 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The South Branch Raritan River at Stanton.
* At 7:45 AM Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Right bank and approach to bridge is flooded.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.7 feet 
  on May 1 2014.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG   DAY TIME     CREST

Raritan River
  Stanton                8.0    8.65  Sun 8 AM     Crested and falling 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4061 7496 4063 7488 4055 7481 4053 7474
      4046 7475 4050 7487             

$$

NJC035-251910-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-181125T1910Z/
/RRTN4.1.ER.181125T1222Z.181125T1245Z.181125T1310Z.NO/
825 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The North Branch Raritan River at Raritan.
* At 7:45 AM Sunday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage later today.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding occurs along Old York Road and in 
  North Branch Village.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet 
  on Dec 11 2003.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG    DAY TIME    CREST

Raritan River
  Raritan                10.0   10.16  Sun 8 AM    10.4    Sun 10 AM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4063 7470 4062 7463 4058 7464 4054 7471
                                      

$$

NJC023-035-252323-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0074.181125T1600Z-181126T0133Z/
/MNVN4.1.ER.181125T1600Z.181125T1800Z.181125T1933Z.NO/
825 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Raritan River at Manville.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Sunday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 14.6 feet around midday. The river will fall below
  flood stage this afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Dukes Parkway begins to flood in 
  Hillsborough.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet
  on Dec 5 1993.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG    DAY TIME    CREST

Raritan River
  Manville               14.0   12.57  Sun 8 AM    14.6    Sun 1 PM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4058 7464 4057 7456 4052 7456 4054 7471
                                      

$$

NJC023-035-252323-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0075.181125T2100Z-181126T0724Z/
/BDKN4.1.ER.181125T2100Z.181126T0000Z.181126T0124Z.NO/
825 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Raritan River at Bound Brook.
* from this afternoon to late tonight...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 8:00 AM Sunday the stage was 26.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and continue 
  to rise to near 28.4 feet by this evening. The river will fall below
  flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet...Backyard and low areas are protected by levees 
  and the flood wall. Without the levees or if there is a breach in the 
  levees, minor flooding will occur.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.4 feet on 
  Mar 7 2011.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG    DAY TIME    CREST

Raritan River
  Bound Brook            28.0   26.23  Sun 8 AM    28.4    Sun 7 PM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4057 7456 4056 7448 4049 7438 4045 7442
      4051 7452 4052 7456             

$$

Kruzdlo

164 
WGUS81 KPHI 251722
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
1222 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
   New Jersey...

  South Branch Raritan River At Stanton affecting Hunterdon and 
  Somerset Counties
  
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
   New Jersey...

  North Branch Raritan River At Raritan affecting Somerset 
   County
  Raritan River At Manville affecting Middlesex and Somerset 
   Counties
  Raritan River At Bound Brook affecting Middlesex and Somerset 
   Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas.
The water may be deeper than you think.

&&

NJC019-035-251752-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-181126T0100Z/
/STTN4.1.ER.181125T0642Z.181125T1030Z.181125T1457Z.NO/
1222 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The South Branch Raritan River at Stanton.
* At 12:00 PM Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 9:57 AM Sunday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.5 feet by 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Right bank and approach to bridge is
  flooded.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.4 
  feet on Dec 5 1993.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG   DAY TIME     CREST

Raritan River
  Stanton                8.0    7.69  Sun 12 PM    Crested and falling 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4061 7496 4063 7488 4055 7481 4053 7474
      4046 7475 4050 7487             

$$

NJC035-260130-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-181126T0130Z/
/RRTN4.1.ER.181125T1222Z.181125T1800Z.181125T1930Z.NO/
1222 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The North Branch Raritan River at Raritan.
* At 12:00 PM Sunday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding occurs along Old York Road and 
  in North Branch Village.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.3
  feet on Apr 3 2005.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG    DAY TIME    CREST

Raritan River
  Raritan                10.0   10.19  Sun 12 PM   Crested and falling 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4063 7470 4062 7463 4058 7464 4054 7471
                                      

$$

NJC023-035-260321-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0074.000000T0000Z-181126T0500Z/
/MNVN4.1.ER.181125T1528Z.181125T1645Z.181125T2300Z.NO/
1222 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Raritan River at Manville.
* At 11:45 AM Sunday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Dukes Parkway begins to flood in Hillsborough.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet
  on Mar 31 2010.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG    DAY TIME    CREST

Raritan River
  Manville               14.0   14.77  Sun 12 PM   Approaching crest 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4058 7464 4057 7456 4052 7456 4054 7471
                                      

$$

NJC023-035-260321-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0075.181125T1800Z-181126T1324Z/
/BDKN4.1.ER.181125T1800Z.181126T0000Z.181126T0724Z.NO/
1222 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Raritan River at Bound Brook.
* until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:00 PM Sunday the stage was 27.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue to
  rise to near 29.2 feet by this evening. The river will fall below 
  flood stage after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet...Main Street is protected by flap valves/sluice
  gates. This level triggers the gate closures to protect Main Street. 
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.1 feet on
  Mar 31 2010.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG    DAY TIME    CREST

Raritan River
  Bound Brook            28.0   27.92  Sun 12 PM   29.2    Sun 7 PM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4057 7456 4056 7448 4049 7438 4045 7442
      4051 7452 4052 7456             

$$

Kruzdlo

299 
WGUS81 KPHI 252012
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
312 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
   New Jersey...

  North Branch Raritan River At Raritan affecting Somerset County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. 
The water may be deeper than you think.

&&

NJC035-252042-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0068.000000T0000Z-181126T0130Z/
/RRTN4.1.ER.181125T1222Z.181125T1530Z.181125T1742Z.NO/
312 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The North Branch Raritan River at Raritan.
* At 3:00 PM Sunday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 12:42 PM Sunday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 4.3 feet by tomorrow
  morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor flooding begins upstream on Black
  River Road.
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG   DAY TIME     CREST

Raritan River
  Raritan                10.0   8.16  Sun 3 PM     Crested and falling 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4063 7470 4062 7463 4058 7464 4054 7471
                                      

$$

Kruzdlo

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Nov 24, 7:43 PM EST	Special Marine Warning	PHI		92 min
Nov 24, 7:54 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean	8 hr
Nov 24, 8:13 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Warren	8 hr
Nov 24, 9:09 PM EST	Gale Warning	PHI		10 hr
Nov 24, 11:01 PM EST	High Wind Warning	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Ocean	5 hr
Nov 24, 11:01 PM EST	Wind Advisory	PHI	Cumberland, Monmouth	5 hr
Nov 24, 11:13 PM EST	Storm Warning	PHI		5 hr
Nov 24, 11:24 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon	11 hr
Nov 25, 12:20 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Mercer	14 hr
Nov 25, 12:27 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Burlington, Camden	2 hr
Nov 25, 12:46 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Somerset	14 hr
Nov 25, 1:30 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Somerset	10 hr
Nov 25, 1:35 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington, Camden	6 hr
Nov 25, 2:27 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Somerset	66 hr
Nov 25, 2:32 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington	5 days
Nov 25, 3:32 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Warren	6 hr
Nov 25, 3:43 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Essex, Morris, Passaic	10 days
Nov 25, 3:51 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Middlesex, Somerset	21 hr
Nov 25, 3:51 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Middlesex, Somerset	23 hr
Nov 25, 4:08 AM EST	Small Craft Advisory	PHI		18 hr
Nov 25, 4:59 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington	38 hr
Nov 25, 5:00 AM EST	Coastal Flood Advisory	PHI	Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean	5 hr
Nov 25, 7:28 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington, Camden	4 hr
Nov 25, 7:48 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Monmouth, Ocean	18 hr
Nov 25, 9:29 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Warren	24 hr
Nov 25, 9:39 AM EST	Coastal Flood Warning	PHI	Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean	5 hr
Nov 25, 9:39 AM EST	Coastal Flood Advisory	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May	5 hr
Nov 25, 3:02 PM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris	14 hr
Nov 25, 3:25 PM EST	Coastal Flood Advisory	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 5 more	34 hr
Nov 25, 3:35 PM EST	Flood Watch	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more	27 hr
Nov 25, 3:49 PM EST	Gale Watch	PHI		11 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.