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River Flood Warning 8, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

May 13, 2019Essex County, Morris County, Passaic County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at May 13, 2019, 3:01 PM EDT for Essex County, Morris County, Passaic County, New Jersey. It took effect at May 13, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 13, 2019, 3:01 PM EDT (19:01 UTC)
In effect from
May 13, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 17, 2019, 11:53 AM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Essex County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Passaic County, NJ

The river

Written for the forecast point Passaic River at Pine Brook (PINN4). The gauge peaked at 19.45 ft at May 15, 2019, 12:00 AM EDT.

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Action stage
18 ft
Minor stage
19 ft
Moderate stage
20 ft
Major stage
21 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01381900, 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.

338 
WGUS41 KPHI 131901
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
301 PM EDT Mon May 13 2019

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

  Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Essex...Morris and Passaic Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-140100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0008.190514T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190514T0000Z.190515T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
301 PM EDT Mon May 13 2019

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* from this evening until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  2:45 PM Monday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near
  19.6 feet by early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to flooding and
  closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.6 feet on Aug 13 
  2018.  

 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   18.85  Mon 3 PM    19.6    Wed 1 AM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$
11 follow-up statements
403 
WGUS81 KPHI 140059
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
859 PM EDT Mon May 13 2019

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

  Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Essex...Morris and Passaic Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-141058-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190516T0300Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190514T1800Z.190515T2100Z.NO/
859 PM EDT Mon May 13 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At  8:45 PM Monday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.3 feet by early tomorrow 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to flooding and
  closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.6 feet on Aug 13 
  2018.  

 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   19.13  Mon 9 PM    19.3    Tue 2 PM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$
175 
WGUS81 KPHI 140840
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
440 AM EDT Tue May 14 2019

...The Flood Warning continues for the Passaic River At Pine
Brook...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-141840-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190515T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
440 AM EDT Tue May 14 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At 4:30 AM, the river level was 19.30 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river level will continue rising to near 19.5
  feet on Wednesday morning, then it should begin to fall.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject
  to flooding and closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of
  19.4 feet on June 6, 2003.  
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook            19.0   19.30 Tue 430 AM    19.5   Wed 8 AM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      
$$

Iovino
033 
WGUS81 KPHI 141601
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
1201 PM EDT Tue May 14 2019

...The Flood Warning continues for the Passaic River At Pine Brook...
  
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-150201-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190515T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1201 PM EDT Tue May 14 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At 12:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 19.38 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.5 feet by tomorrow 
  morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to flooding
  and closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.4 feet on 
  Junn 6 2003.  

 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   19.38  Tue 12 PM   19.5    Wed 2 AM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$
837 
WGUS81 KPHI 150141
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
941 PM EDT Tue May 14 2019

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

  Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Essex...Morris and Passaic Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-151140-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190517T0900Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190515T0600Z.190517T0300Z.NO/
941 PM EDT Tue May 14 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At  9:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.5 feet by tomorrow 
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday before midnight.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to flooding and
  closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.4 feet on Jun 6 
  2003.  

 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   19.47  Tue 9 PM    19.5    Wed 2 AM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$
189 
WGUS81 KPHI 151027
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
627 AM EDT Wed May 15 2019

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Jersey...
  Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Essex...Morris and Passaic Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-152026-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190517T0900Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190515T1200Z.190517T0300Z.NO/
627 AM EDT Wed May 15 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At  6:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river appears to be approaching crest currently. 
  The river will fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to flooding and
  closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.4 feet on Jun 6 
  2003.  

 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   19.47  Wed 6 AM    19.5    Wed 8 AM 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$

SFJ
697 
WGUS81 KPHI 151937
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
337 PM EDT Wed May 15 2019

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

  Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Essex...Morris and 
  Passaic Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-160536-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190517T1400Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190515T0830Z.190517T0800Z.NO/
337 PM EDT Wed May 15 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At 3:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage by Friday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject
  to flooding and closures.
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG    DAY TIME    CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   19.43  Wed 3 PM    Crested and falling 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$

Kruzdlo
848 
WGUS81 KPHI 160533
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
133 AM EDT Thu May 16 2019

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

  Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Essex...Morris and Passaic Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-161533-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190517T1500Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190515T0830Z.190517T0900Z.NO/
133 AM EDT Thu May 16 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At  1:15 AM Thursday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to flooding and
  closures.


 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   19.36  Thu 1 AM    Crested and falling 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$
790 
WGUS81 KPHI 161355
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
955 AM EDT Thu May 16 2019

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

  Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Essex...Morris and Passaic Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-162353-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190517T1800Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190515T0830Z.190517T1200Z.NO/
955 AM EDT Thu May 16 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At 9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall, dropping below flood stage
  early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet...Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to flooding and
  closures.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3 feet on Mar 30 
  1994.  

 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   19.28  Thu 10 AM   Slowly falling 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$
Gorse
336 
WGUS81 KPHI 162305
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
705 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
   New Jersey...
  
   Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Essex...Morris and 
   Passaic Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-170905-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190517T1800Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190515T0830Z.190517T1200Z.NO/
705 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At 6:45 PM Thursday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Street flooding begins in Fairfield 
  including Camp Lane Road. Two Bridges Road is closed going 
  into Lincoln Park and Wayne.
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG    DAY TIME    CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   19.17  Thu 7 PM    Slowly falling 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$

Kruzdlo
588 
WGUS81 KPHI 170904
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
504 AM EDT Fri May 17 2019

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

  Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Essex...Morris and Passaic Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-171903-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190515T0830Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
504 AM EDT Fri May 17 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At  4:45 AM Friday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring. 
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this morning. 
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Street flooding begins in Fairfield including Camp 
  Lane Road. Two Bridges Road is closed going into Lincoln Park and Wayne.
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG  DAY TIME      CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   19.06  Fri 5 AM    Slowly falling        
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$
368 
WGUS81 KPHI 171553
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mt Holly NJ
1153 AM EDT Fri May 17 2019

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

  Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Essex...Morris and 
  Passaic Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

NJC013-027-031-171623-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190517T1553Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.190513T2137Z.190515T0830Z.190517T1400Z.NO/
1153 AM EDT Fri May 17 2019

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Passaic River at Pine Brook.
* At 11:45 AM Friday the stage was 18.97 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 10:00 AM Friday.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 18.6 feet by tomorrow morning.
 
&&

                         FLD    OBSERVED           FORECAST
 LOCATION                STG    STG    DAY TIME    CREST

Passaic River
  Pine Brook             19.0   18.97  Fri 12 PM   Slowly falling 
 
&&
 
LAT...LON 4084 7429 4084 7438 4093 7433 4093 7424
                                      

$$

Kruzdlo

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 13, 8:34 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer3 hr
May 13, 2:28 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Salem4 hr
May 13, 4:21 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris and 3 more3 hr
May 13, 6:18 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer8 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; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.