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Areal Flood Warning 23, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

August 23, 2021Carbon County, Monroe County, Pennsylvania

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this areal flood warning at Aug 23, 2021, 2:36 AM EDT for Carbon County, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 21 hr. 21 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 23, 2021, 2:36 AM EDT (06:36 UTC)
Expired
Aug 23, 2021, 11:30 PM EDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Carbon County, PA, Monroe County, PA

The radar

The Binghamton radar (KBGM), 139 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:40 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 23, 3:28 AM EDTFLOOD2 Se Analomink, PAPA 447 CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.
Aug 23, 3:32 AM EDTFLOOD1 W Scotrun, PASULLIVAN TRAIL ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.
Aug 23, 4:01 AM EDTFLOOD1 Sse Gilbert, PAFIDDLETOWN ROAD AND GILBERT ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.
Aug 23, 6:53 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 5.68Pocono Mountains Munici, PAASOS STATION KMPO MT. POCONO.
Aug 23, 7:00 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 4.091 Ese Canadensis, PACO-OP OBSERVER STATION CNDP1 CANADENSIS.
Aug 23, 7:00 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 5.271 N Mount Pocono, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-MN-16 MOUNT POCONO 0.7 N.
Aug 23, 7:00 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 5.622 Wnw Lake Harmony, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-CB-33 LAKE HARMONY 2.4 WNW.
Aug 23, 7:24 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 4.292 N Rossland, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-MN-14 SAYLORSBURG 4.0 W.
Aug 23, 8:00 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 4.131 Nne Lower Towamensing, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-CB-4 PALMERTON 5.8 ENE.
Aug 23, 8:00 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 6.03Albrightsville, PASTORM TOTAL. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Aug 23, 9:15 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 4.61 Ene Blakeslee, PAMESONET STATION EW3708 BLAKESLEE.
Aug 23, 9:15 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 6.671 Sw Blakeslee, PAMESONET STATION TBYP1 0.9 SW BLAKESLEE.
Aug 23, 9:16 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 3.641 S Mount Pocono, PAMESONET STATION FW2345 POCONO MANOR.
Aug 23, 9:20 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 5.31 W Emerald Lakes, PAMESONET STATION EW6499 POCONO PINES.
Aug 23, 9:25 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 4.882 Wnw Lake Harmony, PAMESONET STATION FW8385 LAKE HARMONY.
Aug 23, 9:25 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 6.241 Ene Saylorsburg, PAMESONET STATION DW3072 SAYLORSBURG.
Aug 23, 9:28 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 4.622 Nne Sciota, PAMESONET STATION DW4714 SNYDERSVILLE.
Aug 23, 9:30 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 4.55 Ene Price Twp, PAMESONET STATION FW2145 EAST STROUDSBURG.
Aug 23, 9:30 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 5.62Kresgeville, PAMESONET STATION KRVP1 KRESGEVILLE.
Aug 23, 9:53 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 7.16Bossardsville, PA
Aug 23, 12:30 PM EDTHEAVY RAIN 3.582 E Lower Towamensing T, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-CB-15 CHAPMAN 6.6 NW.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 6.6 hours before the alert went out and 212 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-08-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 59 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-08-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -22 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
59 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-168 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
610 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-66 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

385 
WGUS41 KPHI 230636
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
236 AM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

PAC025-089-231600-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FA.W.0023.210823T0636Z-210823T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carbon PA-Monroe PA-
236 AM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until noon EDT Monday.

* At 236 AM EDT, flooding continued in Monroe County and in eastern 
  Carbon County. As much as 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in the area. 
  While rainfall rates will continue to decrease, lingering flooding 
  is likely through the morning hours.

* Some locations that are experiencing flooding include...
  Mount Pocono, East Stroudsburg, Tobyhanna, Palmerton, Wind Gap, 
  Delaware Water Gap, McMichael, Long Pond, Reeders, Sun Valley, 
  Pocono Raceway, and Scotrun.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

&&

LAT...LON 4112 7563 4122 7554 4125 7513 4115 7516
      4114 7508 4108 7503 4109 7497 4104 7503
      4099 7513 4096 7513 4093 7521 4090 7523
      4086 7529 4083 7539 4080 7557 4100 7576
      4101 7573 4106 7577 4109 7577 4113 7570

$$

Iovino
5 follow-up statements
792 
WGUS41 KPHI 231427
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1027 AM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

PAC025-089-232000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FA.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210823T2000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carbon PA-Monroe PA-
1027 AM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has extended the

* Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 1027 AM EDT, flooding continued in Monroe County and in eastern 
  Carbon County. AS much as 3 to 6 inches of rain fell in the area. 
  Lingering flooding will continue into the afternoon.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Mount Pocono, East Stroudsburg, Tobyhanna, Palmerton, Wind Gap, 
  Delaware Water Gap, McMichael, Long Pond, Reeders, Sun Valley, 
  Pocono Raceway, and Scotrun.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4112 7563 4122 7554 4125 7513 4115 7516
      4114 7508 4108 7503 4109 7497 4104 7503
      4099 7513 4096 7513 4093 7521 4090 7523
      4086 7529 4083 7539 4080 7557 4100 7576
      4101 7573 4106 7577 4109 7577 4113 7570

$$

Kruzdlo
106 
WGUS41 KPHI 231855
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
255 PM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

PAC025-089-240000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FA.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210824T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carbon PA-Monroe PA-
255 PM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has extended the

* Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  Northwestern Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 255 PM EDT, flooding continued across northern Carbon and 
  Monroe Counties. As much as 3 to 6 inches of rain fell in the 
  area. Lingering flooding will continue into this evening.

* Some locations that may experience flooding include...
  Lake Harmony, Blakeslee, Albrightsville, Meckesville, Pocono 
  Raceway, Arrowhead Lake, Long Pond, and Pocono Pines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4112 7565 4112 7563 4122 7554 4105 7537
      4100 7546 4095 7558 4101 7573 4103 7574
      4103 7575 4106 7577 4108 7577 4109 7577
      4109 7576 4110 7575 4110 7573 4112 7572
      4112 7571 4113 7570 4112 7566

$$

Kruzdlo
454 
WGUS41 KPHI 232336 RRA
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
736 PM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

PAC025-089-240200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FA.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210824T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carbon PA-Monroe PA-
736 PM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has extended the

* Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  Northwestern Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 736 PM EDT, flooding continued across northern Carbon and 
  Monroe Counties. As much as 3 to 6 inches of rain fell in the 
  area. Lingering flooding will continue into this evening.

* For Tunkhannock Creek at Long Pond:
  At 6:30pm the stage was 4.44 feet.
  Flood Stage is 5 feet.
  ...
  For Tobyhanna Creek at Blakeslee:
  At 7:15pm the stage was 10.62 feet.
  Flood Stage is 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4112 7565 4112 7563 4122 7554 4105 7537
      4100 7546 4095 7558 4101 7573 4103 7574
      4103 7575 4106 7577 4108 7577 4109 7577
      4109 7576 4110 7575 4110 7573 4112 7572
      4112 7571 4113 7570 4112 7566

$$

Deal
420 
WGUS41 KPHI 240132 RRA
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
932 PM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

PAC025-089-240330-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FA.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210824T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carbon PA-Monroe PA-
932 PM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has extended the

* Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
  Northwestern Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 932 PM EDT, flooding continued across northern Carbon and 
  Monroe Counties. As much as 3 to 6 inches of rain fell in the 
  area. Lingering flooding will continue into this evening.

* For Tunkhannock Creek at Long Pond:
  At 8:30pm the stage was 4.51 feet.
  Flood Stage is 5 feet.
  ...
  For Tobyhanna Creek at Blakeslee:
  At 8:15pm the stage was 10.37 feet.
  Flood Stage is 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4112 7565 4112 7563 4122 7554 4105 7537
      4100 7546 4095 7558 4101 7573 4103 7574
      4103 7575 4106 7577 4108 7577 4109 7577
      4109 7576 4110 7575 4110 7573 4112 7572
      4112 7571 4113 7570 4112 7566

$$

Deal
493 
WGUS81 KPHI 240323
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1123 PM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

PAC025-089-240333-
/O.EXP.KPHI.FA.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210824T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carbon PA-Monroe PA-
1123 PM EDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1130 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR 
NORTHEASTERN CARBON AND NORTHWESTERN MONROE COUNTIES...

Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat, although some minor flooding remains possible along small 
streams over the next few hours. Please continue to heed remaining 
road closures.

LAT...LON 4112 7565 4112 7563 4122 7554 4105 7537
      4100 7546 4095 7558 4101 7573 4103 7574
      4103 7575 4106 7577 4108 7577 4109 7577
      4109 7576 4110 7575 4110 7573 4112 7572
      4112 7571 4113 7570 4112 7566

$$

NC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 22, 8:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHICarbon, Monroe, Northampton6 hr
Aug 22, 8:47 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIMonroe, Northampton6 hr
Aug 22, 10:34 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHICarbon, Lehigh, Northampton3 hr
Aug 22, 10:53 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHICarbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton4 hr
Aug 22, 11:42 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPHIBerks3 hr
Aug 23, 12:32 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningPHIMonroe10 hr
Aug 23, 12:55 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningPHIMonroe10 hr
Aug 23, 3:50 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningPHICarbon3 hr
Aug 23, 3:50 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningPHILehigh, Northampton11 hr
Aug 23, 8:28 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningPHILehigh7 hr
Aug 23, 4:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementPHIMontgomery34 min

Nearby

Areal Flood Warnings in Pennsylvania, 2021Every areal flood warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.