Flash Flood Warning 65, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Issued

Jul 22, 2019, 3:43 PM EDT (19:43 UTC)

Expired

Jul 22, 2019, 7:45 PM EDT

In force

4 hr

Issued by

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

County Sussex County, NJ

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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146 
WGUS51 KPHI 221943
FFWPHI
NJC037-222345-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FF.W.0065.190722T1943Z-190722T2345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
343 PM EDT Mon Jul 22 2019

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...

* Until 745 PM EDT.

* At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain has 
  already fallen in a short amount of time. Flash flooding is 
  expected to begin shortly in the areas of heaviest rain.

* Some locations that could experience flooding include...
  Port Jervis, Montague, Hamburg, Sussex, Branchville,
  Flatbrookville, High Point, Five Points, Pellettown, Crandon Lakes,
  Vernon Valley and Hainesville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

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 4122 7440 4103 7490 4110 7498 4116 7490
      4121 7486 4123 7487 4128 7484 4132 7479
      4133 7476 4135 7475 4136 7469

$$

Rbertson

049 
WGUS71 KPHI 222157
FFSPHI

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
557 PM EDT Mon Jul 22 2019

NJC037-222345-
/O.CON.KPHI.FF.W.0065.000000T0000Z-190722T2345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex NJ-
557 PM EDT Mon Jul 22 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR
NORTHERN SUSSEX COUNTY...

At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated two to three inches of rain 
from earlier thunderstorms. Flash flooding continues to be a threat 
across the warned area.

Some locations that could experience flooding include...
Port Jervis, Montague, Hamburg, Sussex, Branchville, Flatbrookville,
High Point, Five Points, Pellettown, Crandon Lakes, Vernon Valley and
Hainesville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

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 4122 7440 4103 7490 4110 7498 4116 7490
      4121 7486 4123 7487 4128 7484 4132 7479
      4133 7476 4135 7475 4136 7469

$$

Robertson

777 
WGUS71 KPHI 222338
FFSPHI

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
738 PM EDT Mon Jul 22 2019

NJC037-222347-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FF.W.0065.000000T0000Z-190722T2345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex NJ-
738 PM EDT Mon Jul 22 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHERN SUSSEX COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
745 PM EDT...

Although rainfall continues across the area, Flash Flooding is no 
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any 
remaining road closures as the water may be slow to recede in some 
areas.

LAT...LON 4122 7440 4103 7490 4110 7498 4116 7490
      4121 7486 4123 7487 4128 7484 4132 7479
      4133 7476 4135 7475 4136 7469

$$

Robertson

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