Alert archive / New Jersey / River Flood Warnings in 2020
River Flood Warning 70, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Dec 25, 2020, 6:25 PM EST for Morris County, New Jersey. It was in force for 21 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 25, 2020, 6:25 PM EST (23:25 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2020, 3:24 PM EST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Morris County, NJ
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Rockaway River at Boonton below reservoir (BONN4). The gauge peaked at 5.33 ft at Dec 26, 2020, 12:00 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.
838 WGUS41 KPHI 252325 FLWPHI BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 625 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in New Jersey... Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr affecting Morris County. For the Rockaway River...including Boonton Below Resvr...minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi. NJC027-261130- /O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0070.201225T2325Z-201226T1200Z/ /BONN4.1.ER.201225T2237Z.201225T2300Z.201226T0600Z.NO/ 625 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a * Flood Warning for the Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr. * From this evening to Saturday morning. * At 6:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 5.0 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM EST Friday was 5.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight. * 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 03/22/2003. && Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (7 pm) Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Stg Time Date Rockaway River Boonton Below R 5.0 5.0 Fri 6 pm 4.3 3.7 5.0 7pm 12/25 && LAT...LON 4086 7443 4092 7438 4086 7430 4082 7436 $$ Iovino
4 follow-up statements
142 WGUS81 KPHI 260902 FLSPHI Flood Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 402 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Jersey... Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr affecting Morris County. For the Rockaway River...including Boonton Below Resvr...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi. NJC027-261700- /O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-201226T1700Z/ /BONN4.1.ER.201225T2237Z.201226T0445Z.201226T1500Z.NO/ 402 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr. * Until this afternoon. * At 3:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 5.3 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM EST Saturday was 5.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is cresting now. It is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 3.6 feet early Tuesday morning. * Impact at 6.0 feet...Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville. The Road heading into Parsippany is subject to closures. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.3 feet on 10/30/2003. && Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (1 am) Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Stg Time Date Rockaway River Boonton Below R 5.0 5.3 Sat 3 am 4.2 3.7 Crested && LAT...LON 4086 7443 4092 7438 4086 7430 4082 7436 $$ CMS
493 WGUS81 KPHI 261513 FLSPHI Flood Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1013 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Jersey... Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr affecting Morris County. For the Rockaway River...including Boonton Below Resvr...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi. NJC027-261700- /O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-201226T1700Z/ /BONN4.1.ER.201225T2237Z.201226T0445Z.201226T1800Z.NO/ 1013 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr. * Until this afternoon. * At 9:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 5.2 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EST Saturday was 5.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 3.6 feet Tuesday 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 5.3 feet on 03/22/2003. && Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (1 pm) Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Stg Time Date Rockaway River Boonton Below R 5.0 5.2 Sat 9 am 3.9 3.6 Crested && LAT...LON 4086 7443 4092 7438 4086 7430 4082 7436 $$ Kruzdlo
082 WGUS81 KPHI 261518 FLSPHI Flood Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1018 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Jersey... Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr affecting Morris County. For the Rockaway River...including Boonton Below Resvr...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi. NJC027-270000- /O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-201227T0000Z/ /BONN4.1.ER.201225T2237Z.201226T0445Z.201226T1800Z.NO/ 1018 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening... The Flood Warning continues for the Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr. * Until this evening. * At 10:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 5.1 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EST Saturday was 5.3 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 3.6 feet Tuesday morning. * Impact at 6.0 feet...Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville. The Road heading into Parsippany is subject to closures. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.3 feet on 03/22/2003. && Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (1 pm) Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Stg Time Date Rockaway River Boonton Below R 5.0 5.1 Sat 10 a 3.9 3.6 Crested && LAT...LON 4086 7443 4092 7438 4086 7430 4082 7436 $$ Kruzdlo
151 WGUS81 KPHI 262024 FLSPHI Flood Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 324 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in New Jersey... Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr affecting Morris County. NJC027-262130- /O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0070.000000T0000Z-201226T2024Z/ /BONN4.1.ER.201225T2237Z.201226T0445Z.201226T1800Z.NO/ 324 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning for the Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Rockaway River At Boonton Below Resvr. * At 3:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 4.9 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.5 feet early Tuesday afternoon. && Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (1 pm) Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Stg Time Date Rockaway River Boonton Below R 5.0 4.9 Sat 3 pm 3.9 3.6 Crested && LAT...LON 4086 7443 4092 7438 4086 7430 4082 7436 $$ Kruzdlo
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 8:39 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem | 6 hr |
| Dec 24, 9:08 PM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | PHI | Burlington, Camden | 14 hr |
| Dec 24, 9:16 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Hunterdon, Warren | 3 hr |
| Dec 24, 9:38 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Camden | 14 hr |
| Dec 24, 11:10 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem | 4 hr |
| Dec 24, 11:48 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris, Somerset, Warren | 15 hr |
| Dec 25, 12:00 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Somerset | 6 hr |
| Dec 25, 12:03 AM EST | Coastal Flood Statement | PHI | Ocean | 12 hr |
| Dec 25, 1:37 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Morris, Sussex, Warren | 10 hr |
| Dec 25, 1:56 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden | 7 hr |
| Dec 25, 2:05 AM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Somerset | 4 hr |
| Dec 25, 3:22 AM EST | Gale Warning | PHI | 6 hr | |
| Dec 25, 3:22 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | PHI | 51 hr | |
| Dec 25, 5:43 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset | 3 hr |
| Dec 25, 7:25 AM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Morris, Passaic | 37 hr |
| Dec 25, 11:27 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Sussex, Warren | 16 hr |
| Dec 25, 12:17 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Somerset | 9 hr |
| Dec 25, 12:53 PM EST | Coastal Flood Statement | PHI | Burlington, Ocean | 4 hr |
| Dec 25, 2:11 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Somerset | 7 hr |
| Dec 25, 2:12 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Somerset | 20 hr |
| Dec 25, 2:26 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Somerset | 3 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.