Alert archive / New Jersey / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 69, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Nov 25, 2018, 2:27 AM EST for Somerset County, New Jersey. It took effect at Nov 25, 2018, 9:00 AM EST. It was in force for 60 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 25, 2018, 2:27 AM EST (07:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 25, 2018, 9:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 27, 2018, 8:37 PM EST
- In force
- 60 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Somerset County, NJ
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 61 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
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The river
Written for the forecast point Millstone River at Blackwells Mills (BKWN4). The gauge peaked at 11.98 ft at Nov 25, 2018, 10:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 7 ft
- Minor stage
- 9 ft
- Moderate stage
- 10 ft
- Major stage
- 15 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01402000, 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.
800
WGUS41 KPHI 250727
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
227 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018
...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
Flood Warning for the Millstone River at Blackwells Mills...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas.
The water may be deeper than you think it is.
&&
NJC035-251326-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0069.181125T1500Z-181126T2125Z/
/BKWN4.1.ER.181125T1500Z.181126T0300Z.181126T1525Z.NO/
227 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* from this morning to Monday afternoon..
* At 1:15 AM the river level was 5.36 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river level is expected to rise above flood stage
this morning and continue rising to near 9.7 feet tonight. The
river should fall back below flood stage late on Monday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, the D&R Canal is flooded by the Millstone
River.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.7
feet on May 11, 1998.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 5.36 Sun 115 AM 9.7 Sun 10 PM
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
Iovino11 follow-up statements
597
WGUS81 KPHI 251312
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
812 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
New Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas.
The water may be deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-252312-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0069.181125T1400Z-181127T1800Z/
/BKWN4.1.ER.181125T1400Z.181126T0000Z.181127T1200Z.NO/
812 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Sunday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage this morning and continue to
rise to near 9.9 feet this afternoon. The river will fall below
flood stage by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Flood stage reached with flooding now along
River Road in Blackwells Mills and S. River Street in Millstone.
Base of Route 533 bridge floods. River Road between Yorktown and
Amsterdam is subject to closure. Canal Road near Suydam Road floods.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet
on Mar 12 2011.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 8.30 Sun 7 AM 9.9 Sun 7 PM
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
Kruzdlo005
WGUS41 KPHI 251602
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
1102 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity
for the following rivers in New Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas.
The water may be deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-252201-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181128T0834Z/
/BKWN4.2.ER.181125T1315Z.181126T0000Z.181128T0234Z.NO/
1102 AM EST Sun Nov 25 2018
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
The Millstone River At Blackwells Mills.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.7 feet by
this evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday
before midnight.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Washington Street and several businesses
are flooded.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9
feet on Dec 12 2003.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 10.10 Sun 10 AM 11.7 Sun 7 PM
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
Kruzdlo181
WGUS81 KPHI 252025
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
325 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
New Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset
County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas.
The water may be deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-260626-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181128T1300Z/
/BKWN4.2.ER.181125T1315Z.181126T0000Z.181128T0700Z.NO/
325 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* At 2:15 PM Sunday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.6 feet
into this evening. The river will fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Washington Street and several businesses
are flooded.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4
feet on Apr 3 2005.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 11.11 Sun 2 PM 11.6 Sun 7 PM
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
Kruzdlo107
WGUS81 KPHI 260232
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
932 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. The water may be
deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-261231-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181128T1100Z/
/BKWN4.2.ER.181125T1315Z.181126T0600Z.181128T0500Z.NO/
932 PM EST Sun Nov 25 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* At 9:15 PM Sunday the stage was 12.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.3 feet by after midnight
tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Washington Street and several businesses are flooded.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on May 28
2018.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 11.98 Sun 9 PM 12.3 Mon 1 AM
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
SFJ965
WGUS81 KPHI 261100
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
600 AM EST Mon Nov 26 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. The water may be
deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-262100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181128T0834Z/
/BKWN4.2.ER.181125T1315Z.181126T0345Z.181128T0234Z.NO/
600 AM EST Mon Nov 26 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* At 5:15 AM Monday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by late
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...The D&R Canal is flooded by the Millstone River.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 11.44 Mon 5 AM Crested and falling
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
Robertson398
WGUS81 KPHI 261456
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
956 AM EST Mon Nov 26 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
New Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas.
The water may be deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-270055-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181128T0900Z/
/BKWN4.2.ER.181125T1315Z.181126T0345Z.181128T0300Z.NO/
956 AM EST Mon Nov 26 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* At 9:15 AM Monday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...The D&R Canal is flooded by the
Millstone River.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 10.91 Mon 9 AM Crested and falling
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
Kruzdlo310
WGUS81 KPHI 270034
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
734 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. The water may be
deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-271033-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181128T0900Z/
/BKWN4.2.ER.181125T1315Z.181126T0345Z.181128T0300Z.NO/
734 PM EST Mon Nov 26 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* At 7:15 PM Monday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.4 feet by after midnight
tonight. The river will fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...The D&R Canal is flooded by the Millstone River.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.5 feet on Mar 22
1999.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 9.89 Mon 7 PM 10.4 Tue 1 AM
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
SFJ209
WGUS81 KPHI 270534
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
1234 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. The water may be
deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-271534-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181128T1100Z/
/BKWN4.2.ER.181125T1315Z.181126T0345Z.181128T0500Z.NO/
1234 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* At 12:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.2 feet early this morning.
The river will fall below flood stage late Tuesday night.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...The D&R Canal is flooded by the Millstone River.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.5 feet on Mar 22
1999.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 10.01 Tue 12 AM 10.2 Tue 1 AM
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
Gorse857
WGUS81 KPHI 271044
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
544 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. The water may be
deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-272043-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181128T1048Z/
/BKWN4.2.ER.181125T1315Z.181126T0345Z.181128T0448Z.NO/
544 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* At 5:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain around 10.0 feet this morning then fall this afternoon.
The river will then fall below flood stage tonight.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...The D&R Canal is flooded by the Millstone River.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on Mar 31
2014.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 9.98 Tue 5 AM 10.0 Tue 7 AM
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
Gorse307
WGUS81 KPHI 271604
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
1104 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas.
The water may be deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-280203-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181128T0700Z/
/BKWN4.2.ER.181125T1315Z.181126T0345Z.181128T0100Z.NO/
1104 AM EST Tue Nov 27 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* At 10:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...The D&R Canal is flooded by the Millstone
River.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.7 feet
on May 11 1998.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 9.74 Tue 10 AM Crested and falling
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
Kruzdlo792
WGUS81 KPHI 280137
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
837 PM EST Tue Nov 27 2018
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Millstone River At Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. The water
may be deeper than you think.
&&
NJC035-280207-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0069.000000T0000Z-181128T0700Z/
/BKWN4.2.ER.181125T1315Z.181126T0345Z.181128T0105Z.NO/
837 PM EST Tue Nov 27 2018
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills.
* At 8:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 8.98 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 8:05 PM Tuesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.5 feet by Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Flood stage reached with flooding now along River
Road in Blackwells Mills and S. River Street in Millstone. Base of Route
533 bridge floods. River Road between Yorktown and Amsterdam is subject
to closure. Canal Road near Suydam Road floods.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on Mar 12
2011.
&&
FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST
Millstone River
Blackwells Mills 9.0 8.98 Tue 8 PM 8.6 Wed 1 AM
&&
LAT...LON 4045 7463 4048 7461 4055 7460 4054 7453
4046 7454 4043 7456
$$
MPSThe 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, 2:23 AM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Somerset | 13 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 |
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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.