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River Flood Warning 97, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 21, 2018Morris County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Dec 21, 2018, 6:00 AM EST for Morris County, New Jersey. It took effect at Dec 21, 2018, 5:00 PM EST. It was in force for 31 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Dec 21, 2018, 6:00 AM EST (11:00 UTC)
In effect from: Dec 21, 2018, 5:00 PM EST
Expired: Dec 23, 2018, 12:03 AM EST
In force: 31 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Morris County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Rockaway River at Boonton below reservoir (BONN4). The gauge peaked at 5.63 ft at Dec 22, 2018, 6:00 AM EST.

Action stage: 4.5 ft
Minor stage: 5 ft
Moderate stage: 7 ft
Major stage: 8 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01381000, 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.

021
WGUS41 KPHI 211100
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
600 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a flood warning for
the following rivers in New Jersey...

Rockaway River At Boonton Below Reservoir affecting Morris County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

NJC027-211659-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0097.181222T0000Z-181223T0900Z/
/BONN4.1.ER.181222T0000Z.181222T1200Z.181223T0300Z.NO/
600 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Flood Warning for
The Rockaway River at Boonton Below Reservoir.
* from this evening to late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Friday the stage was 3.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near
5.6 feet by tomorrow morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville. The Road
heading into Parsippany is subject to closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.7 feet on Dec 25
2003.

FLD OBSERVED FORECAST
LOCATION STG STG DAY TIME CREST

Rockaway River
Boonton Below Resvr 5.0 3.58 Fri 5 AM 5.6 Sat 7 AM

LAT...LON 4087 7443 4092 7438 4087 7430 4082 7436

CMS

7 follow-up statements

431 
WGUS81 KPHI 211616
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
1116 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

  Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr affecting Morris County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC027-220216-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0097.181221T2200Z-181223T1200Z/
/BONN4.1.ER.181221T2200Z.181222T1200Z.181223T0600Z.NO/
1116 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rockaway River at Boonton Below Resvr.
* From this afternoon to Sunday morning...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 3.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and continue
  to rise to near 5.8 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below
  flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville. 
  The Road heading into Parsippany is subject to closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.7 feet on
  Dec 25 2003.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG   DAY TIME     CREST

Rockaway River
  Boonton Below Resvr    5.0    3.94  Fri 10 AM    5.8    Sat 7 AM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4087 7443 4092 7438 4087 7430 4082 7436
                                      

$$

Kruzdlo

476 
WGUS81 KPHI 212038
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
338 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

  Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr affecting Morris County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC027-220638-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0097.181221T2200Z-181223T0400Z/
/BONN4.1.ER.181221T2200Z.181222T0600Z.181222T2200Z.NO/
338 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rockaway River at Boonton Below Resvr.
* Until Saturday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:30 PM Friday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage late this afternoon and 
  continue to rise to near 5.4 feet tonight. The river will fall
  below flood stage by tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville.
  The Road heading into Parsippany is subject to closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.3 
  feet on Oct 30 2003.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG   DAY TIME     CREST

Rockaway River
  Boonton Below Resvr    5.0    4.58  Fri 3 PM     5.4    Sat 1 AM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4087 7443 4092 7438 4087 7430 4082 7436
                                      

$$

Kruzdlo

870 
WGUS81 KPHI 220252
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
952 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the Rockaway River at
Boonton Below the Reservoir...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC027-221252-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-181223T0300Z/
/BONN4.1.ER.181222T0000Z.181222T0600Z.181222T2100Z.NO/
952 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rockaway River at Boonton Below the Reservoir.
* At 9:30 PM, the river level was 5.28 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.5 feet
  overnight. The river should fall back below flood stage on
  Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville.
  The road heading into Parsippany is subject to closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.5
  feet on March 30, 1994.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Rockaway River
  Boonton Below Resvr    5.0   5.28  Fri 930 PM    5.5   Sat 1 AM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4087 7443 4092 7438 4087 7430 4082 7436
                                      
$$

Iovino

990 
WGUS81 KPHI 221159
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
659 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

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

  Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr affecting Morris County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC027-222158-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-181223T0700Z/
/BONN4.1.ER.181222T0000Z.181222T1100Z.181223T0100Z.NO/
659 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rockaway River at Boonton Below Resvr.
* At 6:45 AM Saturday the stage was 5.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by this 
  evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville. The Road 
  heading into Parsippany is subject to closures.
 
&&
                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Rockaway River
  Boonton Below Resvr    5.0    5.58  Sat 7 AM     Cresting
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4087 7443 4092 7438 4087 7430 4082 7436
                                      

$$

684 
WGUS81 KPHI 222011
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the Rockaway River at
Boonton Below the Reservoir...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC027-230609-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-181223T1000Z/
/BONN4.1.ER.181222T0000Z.181222T1100Z.181223T0400Z.NO/
311 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rockaway River at Boonton Below the Reservoir.
* At 3:00 PM, the river level was 5.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river level will continue to fall, returning
  below flood stage tonight.
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Rockaway River
  Boonton Below Resvr    5.0    5.30  Sat 3 PM     Crested
  
&&
 
LAT...LON 4087 7443 4092 7438 4087 7430 4082 7436                                   

$$

Iovino

318 
WGUS81 KPHI 230215
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
915 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

...The Flood Warning continues for the Rockaway River at
Boonton Below the Reservoir...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC027-231000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-181223T1000Z/
/BONN4.1.ER.181222T0000Z.181222T1100Z.181223T0400Z.NO/
915 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rockaway River at Boonton Below the Reservoir.
* At 9:00 PM Saturday, the river level was 5.08 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river level will continue to fall and it should
  return back below flood stage overnight.
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Rockaway River
  Boonton Below Resvr    5.0   5.08  Sat 9 PM      Crested
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4087 7443 4092 7438 4087 7430 4082 7436
                                      
$$

Iovino

602 
WGUS81 KPHI 230503
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
1203 AM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

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

  Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr affecting Morris County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC027-230533-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0097.000000T0000Z-181223T1000Z/
/BONN4.1.ER.181222T0000Z.181222T1100Z.181223T0400Z.NO/
1203 AM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Rockaway River at Boonton Below Resvr.
* At 11:45 PM Saturday the stage was 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 11:00 PM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 4.2 feet by early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville. The Road 
  heading into Parsippany is subject to closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.2 feet on Mar 22 
  2003.  

 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Rockaway River
  Boonton Below Resvr    5.0    4.98  Sun 12 AM    Falling
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4087 7443 4092 7438 4087 7430 4082 7436
                                      

$$

Gorse

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Dec 21, 4:09 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and 1 more	16 hr
Dec 21, 4:27 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Sussex, Warren	8 hr
Dec 21, 4:36 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and 1 more	7 hr
Dec 21, 4:50 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem	4 hr
Dec 21, 5:47 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington	9 hr
Dec 21, 5:50 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Somerset	37 hr
Dec 21, 5:50 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Somerset	49 hr
Dec 21, 5:50 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Essex, Morris, Passaic	5 days
Dec 21, 5:50 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Essex, Passaic	3 days
Dec 21, 5:52 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Passaic	32 hr
Dec 21, 5:55 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Somerset	16 hr
Dec 21, 5:55 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Somerset	20 hr
Dec 21, 5:55 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Middlesex, Somerset	20 hr
Dec 21, 5:55 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Middlesex, Somerset	15 hr
Dec 21, 6:30 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Mercer	5 hr
Dec 21, 6:37 AM EST	Small Craft Advisory	PHI		21 hr
Dec 21, 8:26 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem	4 hr
Dec 21, 10:38 AM EST	Special Marine Warning	PHI		37 min
Dec 21, 12:02 PM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Monmouth, Ocean	4 hr
Dec 21, 12:49 PM EST	Marine Dense Fog Advisory	PHI		6 hr
Dec 21, 4:25 PM EST	Gale Warning	PHI		26 hr
Dec 21, 4:38 PM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Passaic	20 hr
Dec 21, 5:07 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Warren	4 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.