Alert archive / New Jersey / Flash Flood Warnings in 2019
Flash Flood Warning 5, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this flash flood warning at May 29, 2019, 3:43 PM EDT for Sussex County, Warren County, New Jersey; Carbon County, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 4 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 29, 2019, 3:43 PM EDT (19:43 UTC)
- Expired
- May 29, 2019, 7:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 4 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Sussex County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Carbon County, PA, Monroe County, PA
The radar
The Binghamton radar (KBGM), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:41 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 nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 199 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 415 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -157 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -76 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
787
WGUS51 KPHI 291943
FFWPHI
NJC037-041-PAC025-089-292345-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FF.W.0005.190529T1943Z-190529T2345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
343 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northwestern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 341 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area with rainfall rates over three
inches per hour. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly in
the areas of heaviest rain.
* Some locations that could experience flooding include...
Port Jervis, Lehighton, Montague, Mount Pocono, East Stroudsburg,
Tobyhanna, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe, Nesquehoning, Hamburg, Weatherly,
Sussex, Branchville, Stormville, High Point, Werry Lake, Pocono
Pines, Millbrook, Lake Harmony and Vernon Valley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 4121 7438 4074 7577 4091 7599 4101 7573
4109 7577 4113 7569 4112 7564 4123 7554
4125 7513 4115 7515 4114 7509 4108 7503
4116 7490 4128 7484 4135 7475 4136 7469
$$
Kruzdlo3 follow-up statements
783
WGUS71 KPHI 292042
FFSPHI
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
442 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019
NJC037-041-PAC025-089-292345-
/O.CON.KPHI.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190529T2345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex NJ-Warren NJ-Carbon PA-Monroe PA-
442 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR
SUSSEX...NORTHWESTERN WARREN...CARBON AND MONROE COUNTIES...
At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the thunderstorms that
produced the heavy rain a short time ago have moved out of the
warned area. Another line of thunderstorms and heavy rain will move
back across the warned area once again during the next hour.
Rainfall rates have been between two and three inches per hour with
these storms. Locales experiencing heavy rain from both clusters of
thunderstorms have the greatest potential to experience flash
flooding.
Some locations that could experience flooding include...
Port Jervis, Lehighton, Montague, Mount Pocono, East Stroudsburg,
Tobyhanna, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe, Nesquehoning, Hamburg, Weatherly,
Sussex, Branchville, Stormville, High Point, Werry Lake, Pocono
Pines, Millbrook, Lake Harmony and Vernon Valley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 4121 7438 4074 7577 4091 7599 4101 7573
4109 7577 4113 7569 4112 7564 4123 7554
4125 7513 4115 7515 4114 7509 4108 7503
4116 7490 4128 7484 4135 7475 4136 7469
$$
Kruzdlo979
WGUS71 KPHI 292225
FFSPHI
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
625 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019
NJC037-041-PAC025-089-292345-
/O.CON.KPHI.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190529T2345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex NJ-Warren NJ-Carbon PA-Monroe PA-
625 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR
WEST CENTRAL SUSSEX...NORTHWESTERN WARREN...NORTHEASTERN CARBON AND
MONROE COUNTIES...
At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the heavy rain was coming to
an end. Although the rain was ending, runoff will continue into the
evening. The flash flood warning remains in effect until 745 pm.
Some locations that could experience flooding include...
Mount Pocono, East Stroudsburg, Branchville, Stormville, Henryville,
Brodheadsville, Werry Lake, Pocono Pines, Gilbert, Millbrook, Pocono
Raceway, Lake Harmony, Delaware Water Gap, Tannersville, Alpine
Mountain, Rossland, Crandon Lakes, Long Pond, Albrightsville and
Kresgeville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.
&&
LAT...LON 4098 7507 4081 7557 4093 7566 4101 7573
4109 7577 4113 7569 4112 7564 4115 7515
4114 7509 4108 7503 4117 7488 4113 7461
$$
Kruzdlo850
WGUS71 KPHI 292336
FFSPHI
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
736 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019
NJC037-041-PAC025-089-292345-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190529T2345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex NJ-Warren NJ-Carbon PA-Monroe PA-
736 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL SUSSEX...NORTHWESTERN
WARREN...NORTHEASTERN CARBON AND MONROE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 745
PM EDT...
The heavy rain has ended. Please continue to heed any remaining road
closures.
LAT...LON 4098 7507 4081 7557 4093 7566 4101 7573
4109 7577 4113 7569 4112 7564 4115 7515
4114 7509 4108 7503 4117 7488 4113 7461
$$
KruzdloThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 8:23 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Warren | 37 min |
| May 28, 8:30 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Morris, Sussex | 30 min |
| May 28, 8:34 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 41 min | |
| May 28, 8:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Cape May, Cumberland | 55 min |
| May 28, 8:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester | 25 min |
| May 28, 8:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren | 61 min |
| May 28, 8:50 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Cape May | 78 min |
| May 28, 8:59 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 61 min | |
| May 28, 9:33 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Morris, Somerset | 63 min |
| May 28, 9:47 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 43 min | |
| May 28, 9:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Monmouth, Ocean | 23 min |
| May 28, 9:57 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 44 min | |
| May 28, 10:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Atlantic | 12 min |
| May 28, 10:28 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 58 min | |
| May 28, 10:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Ocean | 45 min |
| May 28, 10:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Burlington | 27 min |
| May 28, 10:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Monmouth | 26 min |
| May 28, 11:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Burlington, Ocean | 30 min |
| May 28, 11:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington, Ocean | 38 min |
| May 28, 11:21 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 39 min | |
| May 28, 11:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Ocean | 25 min |
| May 28, 11:57 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 48 min | |
| May 29, 3:18 AM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and 7 more | 18 hr |
| May 29, 3:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Warren | 65 min |
| May 29, 3:38 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Hunterdon | 37 min |
| May 29, 3:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Sussex, Warren | 47 min |
| May 29, 4:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset | 41 min |
| May 29, 4:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Warren | 51 min |
| May 29, 4:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Warren | 47 min |
| May 29, 4:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Warren | 27 min |
| May 29, 4:27 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren | 51 min |
| May 29, 4:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Morris | 32 min |
| May 29, 4:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Sussex | 25 min |
| May 29, 4:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 53 min |
| May 29, 4:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer | 67 min |
| May 29, 5:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris | 29 min |
| May 29, 5:03 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 57 min | |
| May 29, 5:14 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren | 3 hr |
| May 29, 5:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren | 34 min |
| May 29, 5:27 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset | 4 hr |
| May 29, 5:33 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth | 27 min |
| May 29, 5:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and 1 more | 66 min |
| May 29, 5:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren | 30 min |
| May 29, 6:01 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 59 min | |
| May 29, 6:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Salem | 28 min |
| May 29, 6:06 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 4 hr |
| May 29, 6:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington | 24 min |
| May 29, 6:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Ocean | 61 min |
| May 29, 6:35 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Ocean | 3 hr |
| May 29, 6:35 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 55 min | |
| May 29, 7:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem | 52 min |
| May 29, 7:12 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and 1 more | 3 hr |
| May 29, 7:15 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 60 min | |
| May 29, 7:25 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 65 min | |
| May 29, 7:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean | 42 min |
| May 29, 7:35 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 85 min | |
| May 28, 9:17 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Chester | 101 min |
| May 29, 2:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Lehigh | 41 min |
| May 29, 2:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Montgomery | 34 min |
| May 29, 2:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton | 60 min |
| May 29, 2:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Monroe | 27 min |
| May 29, 2:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Carbon, Monroe | 46 min |
| May 29, 3:17 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Bucks, Lehigh | 28 min |
| May 29, 3:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Carbon, Monroe, Northampton | 46 min |
| May 29, 3:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton | 46 min |
| May 29, 3:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Berks, Lehigh | 62 min |
| May 29, 4:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Berks, Bucks, Chester, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton | 42 min |
| May 29, 4:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton | 48 min |
| May 29, 4:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Berks, Carbon, Chester, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton | 40 min |
| May 29, 4:55 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Berks, Bucks, Chester, Lehigh, Montgomery | 4 hr |
| May 29, 5:08 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Bucks, Montgomery | 27 min |
| May 29, 5:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia | 41 min |
| May 29, 6:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia | 53 min |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.