Alert archive / New Jersey / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 5, NWS New York, NY
NWS New York, NY issued this river flood warning at Sep 1, 2021, 4:41 PM EDT for Bergen County, New Jersey. It took effect at Sep 1, 2021, 9:48 PM EDT. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 1, 2021, 4:41 PM EDT (20:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 1, 2021, 9:48 PM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2021, 9:29 PM EDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New York, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Major
County Bergen County, NJ
The radar
The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Saddle River at Lodi (LODN4). The gauge peaked at 12.57 ft at Sep 2, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 5 ft
- Minor stage
- 5.5 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 01391500, 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.
565
WGUS41 KOKX 012041
FLWOKX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New York NY
441 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in New Jersey...
Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County.
For the Saddle River...including Lodi...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 445 AM EDT.
&&
NJC003-020845-
/O.NEW.KOKX.FL.W.0005.210902T0200Z-210903T0550Z/
/LODN4.3.ER.210902T0200Z.210902T0600Z.210902T1749Z.NO/
441 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Saddle River near Lodi.
* From this evening to early Friday morning.
* At 3:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 10.5 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding in the parking lot at the Lodi boys
and girls club on Passaic Avenue and flooding begins along
Memorial drive shop rite shopping center. Flooding along Vreeland
Street and at santangelo funeral home on Main Street and Sidney
Street.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding at shop rite parking lot along
Memorial Drive.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding along Main Street and Kennedy Drive
near Washington Elementary School.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding at Washington Elementary School.
Water into School.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2
feet on 08/28/1971.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Saddle River
Lodi 6.0 2.5 Wed 3 pm EDT 5.9 3.0 2.6
&&
LAT...LON 4084 7409 4088 7412 4109 7412 4105 7403
4086 7405
$$
Fig7 follow-up statements
922
WGUS81 KOKX 020018
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
818 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County.
For the Saddle River...including Lodi...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 830 AM EDT.
&&
NJC003-021230-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0005.210902T0200Z-210903T0549Z/
/LODN4.3.ER.210902T0200Z.210902T0600Z.210902T1749Z.NO/
818 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saddle River near Lodi.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 7:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 3.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 10.5 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding at Washington Elementary School.
Water into School.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2
feet on 08/28/1971.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Saddle River
Lodi 6.0 3.1 Wed 7 pm EDT 4.1 2.8 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4084 7409 4088 7412 4109 7412 4105 7403
4086 7405
$$
Fig924
WGUS81 KOKX 020148
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
948 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County.
For the Saddle River...including Lodi...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1000 AM EDT.
&&
NJC003-021400-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0005.210902T0148Z-210903T0549Z/
/LODN4.3.ER.210902T0127Z.210902T0600Z.210902T1749Z.NO/
948 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saddle River near Lodi.
* From this evening to early Friday morning.
* At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 6.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs along Vreeland Street
and Hamilton Avenue near portuguese club, and back parking lot of
girls and boys club.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding in the parking lot at the Lodi boys
and girls club on Passaic Avenue and flooding begins along
Memorial drive shop rite shopping center. Flooding along Vreeland
Street and at santangelo funeral home on Main Street and Sidney
Street.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding at Washington Elementary School.
Water into School.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2
feet on 08/28/1971.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Saddle River
Lodi 6.0 6.1 Wed 9 pm EDT 4.1 2.8 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4084 7409 4088 7412 4109 7412 4105 7403
4086 7405
$$
Fig336
WGUS81 KOKX 020256
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
1056 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County.
For the Saddle River...including Lodi...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
&&
NJC003-021500-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210903T0736Z/
/LODN4.3.ER.210902T0127Z.210902T0800Z.210902T1936Z.NO/
1056 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saddle River near Lodi.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 7.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet
late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding at shop rite parking lot along
Memorial Drive.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding along Main Street and Kennedy Drive
near Washington Elementary School.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding at Washington Elementary School.
Water into School.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street between Church Street and Union
Street closed. Water in the basement of Washington Elementary
School.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0
feet on 09/12/1971.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Saddle River
Lodi 6.0 7.9 Wed 10 pm ED 4.9 3.0 2.7
&&
LAT...LON 4084 7409 4088 7412 4109 7412 4105 7403
4086 7405
$$
Fig452
WGUS81 KOKX 020954
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
554 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County.
For the Saddle River...including Lodi...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM EDT.
&&
NJC003-022200-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210903T1323Z/
/LODN4.3.ER.210902T0127Z.210902T1100Z.210903T0123Z.NR/
554 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saddle River near Lodi.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 5:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:45 AM EDT Thursday was 11.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street between Church Street and Union
Street closed. Water in the basement of Washington Elementary
School.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Avenue E to Central Avenue on Main Street
closed due to flooding. Voto Tedesco park under water.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4
feet on 11/09/1977.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Saddle River
Lodi 6.0 11.9 Thu 5 am EDT 4.2 2.6 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4084 7409 4088 7412 4109 7412 4105 7403
4086 7405
$$
JM853
WGUS81 KOKX 021916
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
316 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County.
For the Saddle River...including Lodi...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM EDT.
&&
NJC003-030600-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210903T0600Z/
/LODN4.3.ER.210902T0127Z.210902T1300Z.210903T0100Z.NR/
316 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saddle River near Lodi.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 3:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:00 PM EDT Thursday was 12.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 2.6 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding at Washington Elementary School.
Water into School.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2
feet on 08/28/1971.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Saddle River
Lodi 6.0 10.5 Thu 3 pm EDT 3.2 2.6 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4084 7409 4088 7412 4109 7412 4105 7403
4086 7405
$$
JC288
WGUS81 KOKX 022235
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
635 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County.
For the Saddle River...including Lodi...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 645 AM EDT.
&&
NJC003-031045-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210903T1300Z/
/LODN4.2.ER.210902T0127Z.210902T1300Z.210903T0100Z.NR/
635 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Saddle River near Lodi.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 6:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:15 PM EDT Thursday was 12.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 2.6 feet early Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding in the parking lot at the Lodi boys
and girls club on Passaic Avenue and flooding begins along
Memorial drive shop rite shopping center. Flooding along Vreeland
Street and at santangelo funeral home on Main Street and Sidney
Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.5
feet on 03/04/1991.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Saddle River
Lodi 6.0 7.5 Thu 6 pm EDT 3.0 2.6 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4084 7409 4088 7412 4109 7412 4105 7403
4086 7405
$$
JP189
WGUS81 KOKX 030129
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
929 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County.
NJC003-030230-
/O.CAN.KOKX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210903T0129Z/
/LODN4.2.ER.210902T0127Z.210902T1300Z.210902T2348Z.NR/
929 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Saddle River near Lodi has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Saddle River near Lodi.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.6 feet early Sunday
afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Saddle River
Lodi 6.0 5.1 Thu 9 pm EDT 3.0 2.6 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4084 7409 4088 7412 4109 7412 4105 7403
4086 7405
$$
MWThe office that day
Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 4:43 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | OKX | Bergen, Passaic | 43 hr |
| Sep 1, 5:54 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, Union | 6 hr |
| Sep 1, 7:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Union | 46 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.