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River Flood Warning 30, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Sep 1, 2021, 3:55 PM EDT for Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Sep 1, 2021, 9:47 PM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 1, 2021, 3:55 PM EDT (19:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 1, 2021, 9:47 PM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 3, 2021, 9:20 AM EDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Schuylkill River at Philadelphia (PADP1). The gauge peaked at 16.32 ft at Sep 2, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 11 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 15.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01474500, 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.
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WGUS41 KPHI 011955
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Pottstown affecting Montgomery County.
Schuylkill River At Norristown affecting Philadelphia, Chester,
and Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia affecting Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near 30th Street affecting
Philadelphia County.
Schuylkill River At Reading affecting Berks County.
For the Schuylkill River...including Philadelphia near 30th Street,
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia...Major flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
PAC091-020800-
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355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Schuylkill River At Pottstown.
* From late tonight to Friday afternoon.
* At 3:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 17.9 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Sewers in the Pottstown area, due to high
and backwater effects, begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line begin to flood, specifically Union
Township in Berks county and North Coventry Township in Chester
county.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line are closed due to high water,
specfically Union Township in Berks county and North Coventry
Township in Chester county.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Additional roads in Pottstown begin to
flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9
feet on 01/27/1976.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Pottstown 12.5 4.1 Wed 3 pm EDT 17.9 10.5 7.7
&&
LAT...LON 4020 7569 4026 7562 4013 7535 4006 7542
$$
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355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Schuylkill River At Norristown.
* From late tonight to Friday afternoon.
* At 3:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 18.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage late Friday morning.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Flooding occurs in West Norriton. The West
Indian Lane bridge begins to flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover and close Riverview
Boulevard in West Norriton.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, River Road in West Conshohocken begins to
flood. The lower garages at the Riverview Landing and the Lofts at
Valley Forge start to take on water. The lower section of Port
Indian Road in West Norriton becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, The Upper Merion Boathouse starts to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, A couple industries along the river begin
to have flood problems. Water begins to cover rails in
Conshohocken. Septa tracks at Mogees in Plymouth Township begin to
flood. Ross Street in Plymouth Township at the Sewer Authority
Plant floods under the railroad bridge and bike trail. Flooding
also occurs along Diamond Run at Station Road (in Plymouth
Township off of Conshohocken Road) due to high and backwater
effects.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Riverfront Park in
Norristown blockiong the entrance way. Apartment parking lots are
flooded on Dekalb Street in Norristown. Water also begins to enter
the parking lots at the Riverside Apartments. Businesses and
industry along Dekalb Street and on east Washington Street in
Norristown begin to flood. Stoney Creek begins to back up. Saw
Mill Run starts to flood. The intersection of Water and Lafayette
Streets in Norristown is flooded, affecting businesses.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9
feet on 10/09/2005.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Norristown 13.0 8.6 Wed 3 pm EDT 18.0 12.5 10.6
&&
LAT...LON 4006 7542 4013 7535 4002 7517 3998 7525
$$
PAC091-101-020800-
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/PADP1.2.ER.210902T0800Z.210902T1200Z.210903T0720Z.NO/
355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia.
* From late tonight to Friday morning.
* At 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 13.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 10.4 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is
flooded.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded
and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland
Drive and Montgomery Drive.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area
of Shurs Lane.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk is closed from
Ridge Avenue to Leverington Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1
feet on 10/01/2010.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia 11.0 6.6 Wed 3 pm EDT 13.1 9.7 8.3
&&
LAT...LON 3996 7515 3994 7523 3998 7525 4002 7517
$$
PAC101-020800-
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/PHDP1.3.ER.210902T0849Z.210902T1600Z.210903T0500Z.UU/
355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near 30th Street.
* From late tonight to Friday morning.
* At 3:35 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was -1.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 15.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, The river tops the bulkhead near Locust
Street and begins to flood the grassy area between the river and
the Schuylkill River Trail. The Schuylkill River Trail begins to
flood between Cherry and Locust Streets (Lower portion of trail at
the bottom of the steps). The bike and walking path in Bartram's
Garden near South 51st Street floods and becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Water tops the upper level of the Schuylkill
River Trail between Market street and Chesnut Street as well as
Cherry Street and Locust Street.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, 25th Street and Locust Street floods as
water flows across the Schuylkill River Trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, South 24th Street floods between Ludlow
Street and Armory Street. Train tracks adjacent to the Schuylkill
River Trail flood.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, The Schuylkill River Trail Boardwalk near
Locust Street floods. Flooding increase near 25th Street and
Locust Street and inundates first floor properties.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, The road under 30th Street between Ludlow
Street and Lower Walnut Street in University City floods as back
flow from the river comes through drains and underground piping.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Water levels rise up to the top of the
Schuylkill River Trail Boardwalk railings (near Locust Street).
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (4 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia near 30th Stree 9.0 -1.3 Wed 3 pm EDT 10.2 1.9 3.2
&&
LAT...LON 3989 7515 3986 7523 3994 7523 3996 7515
$$
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/RDRP1.1.ER.210902T1100Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1845Z.NO/
355 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Schuylkill River At Reading.
* From Thursday morning to Thursday evening.
* At 3:32 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 3.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 16.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet, Flooding begins in Reading. Portions of
Water and Canal Streets are flooded.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Franklin,
Grape and Chestnut Streets in Reading.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1
feet on 12/14/1983.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Reading 15.5 3.5 Wed 3 pm EDT 16.0 7.8 5.9
&&
LAT...LON 4031 7599 4036 7591 4030 7580 4026 7562
4020 7569 4024 7584
$$
Kruzdlo9 follow-up statements
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WGUS81 KPHI 012318
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
718 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia affecting Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties.
For the Schuylkill River...including Reading, Pottstown, Norristown,
Philadelphia...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
PAC091-101-021130-
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/PADP1.2.ER.210902T0800Z.210902T1800Z.210903T1021Z.NO/
718 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia.
* From late tonight to Friday afternoon.
* At 6:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 14.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 10.4 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is
flooded.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded
and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland
Drive and Montgomery Drive.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area
of Shurs Lane.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk is closed from
Ridge Avenue to Leverington Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1
feet on 09/17/1999.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia 11.0 6.8 Wed 6 pm EDT 12.9 9.5 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 3996 7515 3994 7523 3998 7525 4002 7517
$$
CMS899
WGUS81 KPHI 020147 RRA
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
947 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near 30th Street affecting
Philadelphia County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia affecting Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Norristown affecting Philadelphia, Chester,
and Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Pottstown affecting Montgomery County.
Schuylkill River At Reading affecting Berks County.
For the Schuylkill River...including Philadelphia near 30th Street,
Berne, Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia...Major flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
PAC101-021400-
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/PHDP1.3.ER.210902T0113Z.210902T1600Z.210903T0500Z.UU/
947 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near 30th Street.
* From this evening to Friday morning.
* At 9:35 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:35 PM EDT Wednesday was 9.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 19.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, The river tops the bulkhead near Locust
Street and begins to flood the grassy area between the river and
the Schuylkill River Trail. The Schuylkill River Trail begins to
flood between Cherry and Locust Streets (Lower portion of trail at
the bottom of the steps). The bike and walking path in Bartram's
Garden near South 51st Street floods and becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Water tops the upper level of the Schuylkill
River Trail between Market street and Chesnut Street as well as
Cherry Street and Locust Street.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, 25th Street and Locust Street floods as
water flows across the Schuylkill River Trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, South 24th Street floods between Ludlow
Street and Armory Street. Train tracks adjacent to the Schuylkill
River Trail flood.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, The Schuylkill River Trail Boardwalk near
Locust Street floods. Flooding increase near 25th Street and
Locust Street and inundates first floor properties.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, The road under 30th Street between Ludlow
Street and Lower Walnut Street in University City floods as back
flow from the river comes through drains and underground piping.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Water levels rise up to the top of the
Schuylkill River Trail Boardwalk railings (near Locust Street).
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (10 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia near 30th Stree 9.0 9.7 Wed 9 pm EDT 10.3 4.1 -0.
4
&&
LAT...LON 3989 7515 3986 7523 3994 7523 3996 7515
$$
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/PADP1.3.ER.210902T0053Z.210902T1200Z.210903T0949Z.NR/
947 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia.
* From this evening to Friday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This
approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 11.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 10.4 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is
flooded.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded
and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland
Drive and Montgomery Drive.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area
of Shurs Lane.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk is closed from
Ridge Avenue to Leverington Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0
feet on 10/04/1869.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia 11.0 11.2 Wed 9 pm EDT 13.1 9.4 8.0
&&
LAT...LON 3996 7515 3994 7523 3998 7525 4002 7517
$$
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947 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Norristown.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 16.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Flooding occurs in West Norriton. The West
Indian Lane bridge begins to flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover and close Riverview
Boulevard in West Norriton.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, River Road in West Conshohocken begins to
flood. The lower garages at the Riverview Landing and the Lofts at
Valley Forge start to take on water. The lower section of Port
Indian Road in West Norriton becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, The Upper Merion Boathouse starts to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, A couple industries along the river begin
to have flood problems. Water begins to cover rails in
Conshohocken. Septa tracks at Mogees in Plymouth Township begin to
flood. Ross Street in Plymouth Township at the Sewer Authority
Plant floods under the railroad bridge and bike trail. Flooding
also occurs along Diamond Run at Station Road (in Plymouth
Township off of Conshohocken Road) due to high and backwater
effects.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Riverfront Park in
Norristown blockiong the entrance way. Apartment parking lots are
flooded on Dekalb Street in Norristown. Water also begins to enter
the parking lots at the Riverside Apartments. Businesses and
industry along Dekalb Street and on east Washington Street in
Norristown begin to flood. Stoney Creek begins to back up. Saw
Mill Run starts to flood. The intersection of Water and Lafayette
Streets in Norristown is flooded, affecting businesses.
* Impact...At 19.1 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Sterigere
St. between Stangridge St. and Harding Blvd. Portions of the PAL
building, Band Shell and Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown are
flooded. East Washington St. and East Lafayette St. near Sawmill
Run in Norristown begins to flood. Dekalb St. train underpass, the
sewer treatment facility and the SEPTA R-6 regional railtracks
below Ford St. in Norristown are flooded. Businesses and industry
at Station Road off of Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Abrams Road is closed in Upper Merion from
Hamlet Circle to the Abrams Yard driveway.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.0
feet on 09/17/1999.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Norristown 13.0 16.6 Wed 8 pm EDT 17.9 12.1 10.3
&&
LAT...LON 4006 7542 4013 7535 4002 7517 3998 7525
$$
PAC091-021400-
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/PTNP1.2.ER.210902T0023Z.210902T1200Z.210903T0720Z.NO/
947 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Pottstown.
* From this evening to Friday morning.
* At 9:32 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:32 PM EDT Wednesday was 13.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Sewers in the Pottstown area, due to high
and backwater effects, begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line begin to flood, specifically Union
Township in Berks county and North Coventry Township in Chester
county.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line are closed due to high water,
specfically Union Township in Berks county and North Coventry
Township in Chester county.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Additional roads in Pottstown begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Businesses in Pottstwon begin to flood
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.3
feet on 09/09/2011.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Pottstown 12.5 13.6 Wed 9 pm EDT 15.3 9.1 5.7
&&
LAT...LON 4020 7569 4026 7562 4013 7535 4006 7542
$$
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/RDRP1.2.ER.210902T0712Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1824Z.NO/
947 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Reading.
* From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* At 9:31 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 18.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet, Flooding begins in Reading. Portions of
Water and Canal Streets are flooded.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Franklin,
Grape and Chestnut Streets in Reading.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Additional streets in Reading are closed.
West Reading begins to experience street flooding. The Reading
Conrail tracks are also flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 04/16/1983.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Reading 15.5 8.8 Wed 9 pm EDT 12.7 6.4 4.2
&&
LAT...LON 4031 7599 4036 7591 4030 7580 4026 7562
4020 7569 4024 7584
$$
CMS553
WGUS81 KPHI 020150
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
950 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia affecting Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Norristown affecting Philadelphia, Chester,
and Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Pottstown affecting Montgomery County.
Schuylkill River At Reading affecting Berks County.
For the Schuylkill River...including Reading, Pottstown, Norristown,
Philadelphia...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
PAC091-101-021400-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210903T1549Z/
/PADP1.3.ER.210902T0053Z.210902T1200Z.210903T0949Z.NR/
950 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor 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 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 11.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 10.4 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is
flooded.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded
and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland
Drive and Montgomery Drive.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area
of Shurs Lane.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk is closed from
Ridge Avenue to Leverington Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0
feet on 10/04/1869.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia 11.0 11.2 Wed 9 pm EDT 13.1 9.4 8.0
&&
LAT...LON 3996 7515 3994 7523 3998 7525 4002 7517
$$
PAC029-091-101-021400-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210903T2327Z/
/NRSP1.3.ER.210901T2248Z.210902T1200Z.210903T1727Z.NO/
950 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Norristown.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Moderate 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 17.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Flooding occurs in West Norriton. The West
Indian Lane bridge begins to flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover and close Riverview
Boulevard in West Norriton.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, River Road in West Conshohocken begins to
flood. The lower garages at the Riverview Landing and the Lofts at
Valley Forge start to take on water. The lower section of Port
Indian Road in West Norriton becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, The Upper Merion Boathouse starts to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, A couple industries along the river begin
to have flood problems. Water begins to cover rails in
Conshohocken. Septa tracks at Mogees in Plymouth Township begin to
flood. Ross Street in Plymouth Township at the Sewer Authority
Plant floods under the railroad bridge and bike trail. Flooding
also occurs along Diamond Run at Station Road (in Plymouth
Township off of Conshohocken Road) due to high and backwater
effects.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Riverfront Park in
Norristown blockiong the entrance way. Apartment parking lots are
flooded on Dekalb Street in Norristown. Water also begins to enter
the parking lots at the Riverside Apartments. Businesses and
industry along Dekalb Street and on east Washington Street in
Norristown begin to flood. Stoney Creek begins to back up. Saw
Mill Run starts to flood. The intersection of Water and Lafayette
Streets in Norristown is flooded, affecting businesses.
* Impact...At 19.1 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Sterigere
St. between Stangridge St. and Harding Blvd. Portions of the PAL
building, Band Shell and Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown are
flooded. East Washington St. and East Lafayette St. near Sawmill
Run in Norristown begins to flood. Dekalb St. train underpass, the
sewer treatment facility and the SEPTA R-6 regional railtracks
below Ford St. in Norristown are flooded. Businesses and industry
at Station Road off of Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Abrams Road is closed in Upper Merion from
Hamlet Circle to the Abrams Yard driveway.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.0
feet on 09/17/1999.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Norristown 13.0 17.8 Wed 9 pm EDT 17.9 12.1 10.3
&&
LAT...LON 4006 7542 4013 7535 4002 7517 3998 7525
$$
PAC091-021400-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210903T1320Z/
/PTNP1.2.ER.210902T0023Z.210902T1200Z.210903T0720Z.NO/
950 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Pottstown.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:32 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:32 PM EDT Wednesday was 13.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Sewers in the Pottstown area, due to high
and backwater effects, begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line begin to flood, specifically Union
Township in Berks county and North Coventry Township in Chester
county.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line are closed due to high water,
specfically Union Township in Berks county and North Coventry
Township in Chester county.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Additional roads in Pottstown begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Businesses in Pottstwon begin to flood
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.3
feet on 09/09/2011.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Pottstown 12.5 13.6 Wed 9 pm EDT 15.3 9.1 5.7
&&
LAT...LON 4020 7569 4026 7562 4013 7535 4006 7542
$$
PAC011-021400-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0032.210902T0712Z-210903T0024Z/
/RDRP1.2.ER.210902T0712Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1824Z.NO/
950 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Reading.
* From late tonight to Thursday evening.
* At 9:31 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 18.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet, Flooding begins in Reading. Portions of
Water and Canal Streets are flooded.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Franklin,
Grape and Chestnut Streets in Reading.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Additional streets in Reading are closed.
West Reading begins to experience street flooding. The Reading
Conrail tracks are also flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 04/16/1983.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Schuylkill River
Reading 15.5 8.8 Wed 9 pm EDT 12.7 6.4 4.2
&&
LAT...LON 4031 7599 4036 7591 4030 7580 4026 7562
4020 7569 4024 7584
$$
CMS193
WGUS81 KPHI 020432
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1232 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia affecting Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Norristown affecting Philadelphia, Chester,
and Montgomery Counties.
For the Schuylkill River...including Norristown, Philadelphia...
Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
PAC091-101-021645-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210903T1612Z/
/PADP1.3.ER.210902T0053Z.210902T1200Z.210903T1012Z.NR/
1232 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 12:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Moderate 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 12:00 AM EDT Thursday was 13.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 10.4 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is
flooded.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded
and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland
Drive and Montgomery Drive.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area
of Shurs Lane.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk is closed from
Ridge Avenue to Leverington Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0
feet on 10/04/1869.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia 11.0 13.2 Thu 12 am ED 11.7 9.1 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 3996 7515 3994 7523 3998 7525 4002 7517
$$
PAC029-091-101-021645-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210904T0045Z/
/NRSP1.3.ER.210901T2248Z.210902T0700Z.210903T1845Z.NR/
1232 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Norristown.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 11:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 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 11:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 21.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet
early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Flooding occurs in West Norriton. The West
Indian Lane bridge begins to flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover and close Riverview
Boulevard in West Norriton.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, River Road in West Conshohocken begins to
flood. The lower garages at the Riverview Landing and the Lofts at
Valley Forge start to take on water. The lower section of Port
Indian Road in West Norriton becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, The Upper Merion Boathouse starts to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, A couple industries along the river begin
to have flood problems. Water begins to cover rails in
Conshohocken. Septa tracks at Mogees in Plymouth Township begin to
flood. Ross Street in Plymouth Township at the Sewer Authority
Plant floods under the railroad bridge and bike trail. Flooding
also occurs along Diamond Run at Station Road (in Plymouth
Township off of Conshohocken Road) due to high and backwater
effects.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Riverfront Park in
Norristown blockiong the entrance way. Apartment parking lots are
flooded on Dekalb Street in Norristown. Water also begins to enter
the parking lots at the Riverside Apartments. Businesses and
industry along Dekalb Street and on east Washington Street in
Norristown begin to flood. Stoney Creek begins to back up. Saw
Mill Run starts to flood. The intersection of Water and Lafayette
Streets in Norristown is flooded, affecting businesses.
* Impact...At 19.1 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Sterigere
St. between Stangridge St. and Harding Blvd. Portions of the PAL
building, Band Shell and Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown are
flooded. East Washington St. and East Lafayette St. near Sawmill
Run in Norristown begins to flood. Dekalb St. train underpass, the
sewer treatment facility and the SEPTA R-6 regional railtracks
below Ford St. in Norristown are flooded. Businesses and industry
at Station Road off of Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Abrams Road is closed in Upper Merion from
Hamlet Circle to the Abrams Yard driveway.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1
feet on 06/23/1972.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Norristown 13.0 21.1 Wed 11 pm ED 15.7 11.6 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4006 7542 4013 7535 4002 7517 3998 7525
$$
Meola066
WGUS81 KPHI 020723
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
323 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Berne affecting Berks County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Reading affecting Berks County.
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia affecting Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Norristown affecting Philadelphia, Chester,
and Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Pottstown affecting Montgomery County.
For the Schuylkill River...including Berne, Reading, Pottstown,
Norristown, Philadelphia...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
PAC011-021930-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210903T0134Z/
/BREP1.2.ER.210901T2336Z.210902T0632Z.210902T1934Z.NO/
323 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Berne.
* Until this evening.
* At 3:01 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:01 AM EDT Thursday was 15.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is near crest early this morning and will
fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood between
Shoemakersville and Hamburg.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Miller Street in Shoemakersville floods.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Mohrsville Road in Perry Township floods.
Second Street in Shoemakersville floods.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Main Street in Shoemakersville floods.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Several residences and businesses in
Shoemakersville are inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.7
feet on 08/19/1955.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Berne 12.0 15.7 Thu 3 am EDT 10.2 8.6 7.2
&&
LAT...LON 4056 7605 4059 7595 4036 7591 4031 7598
$$
PAC011-021930-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210902T2321Z/
/RDRP1.2.ER.210902T0854Z.210902T1200Z.210902T1721Z.NO/
323 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Reading.
* Until this evening.
* At 3:01 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 18.0 feet this morning. It will then
fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet, Flooding begins in Reading. Portions of
Water and Canal Streets are flooded.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Franklin,
Grape and Chestnut Streets in Reading.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Additional streets in Reading are closed.
West Reading begins to experience street flooding. The Reading
Conrail tracks are also flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 04/16/1983.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Reading 15.5 14.0 Thu 3 am EDT 8.6 6.0 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 4031 7599 4036 7591 4030 7580 4026 7562
4020 7569 4024 7584
$$
PAC091-101-021930-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210903T1541Z/
/PADP1.3.ER.210902T0053Z.210902T1200Z.210903T0941Z.NR/
323 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 2:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:00 AM EDT Thursday was 14.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 10.4 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is
flooded.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded
and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland
Drive and Montgomery Drive.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area
of Shurs Lane.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk is closed from
Ridge Avenue to Leverington Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0
feet on 10/04/1869.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia 11.0 14.4 Thu 2 am EDT 11.8 8.9 7.8
&&
LAT...LON 3996 7515 3994 7523 3998 7525 4002 7517
$$
PAC029-091-101-021930-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210903T2248Z/
/NRSP1.3.ER.210901T2248Z.210902T1200Z.210903T1648Z.NR/
323 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Norristown.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 2:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 24.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 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 2:30 AM EDT Thursday was 24.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.0 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Flooding occurs in West Norriton. The West
Indian Lane bridge begins to flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover and close Riverview
Boulevard in West Norriton.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, River Road in West Conshohocken begins to
flood. The lower garages at the Riverview Landing and the Lofts at
Valley Forge start to take on water. The lower section of Port
Indian Road in West Norriton becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, The Upper Merion Boathouse starts to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, A couple industries along the river begin
to have flood problems. Water begins to cover rails in
Conshohocken. Septa tracks at Mogees in Plymouth Township begin to
flood. Ross Street in Plymouth Township at the Sewer Authority
Plant floods under the railroad bridge and bike trail. Flooding
also occurs along Diamond Run at Station Road (in Plymouth
Township off of Conshohocken Road) due to high and backwater
effects.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Riverfront Park in
Norristown blocking the entrance way. Apartment parking lots are
flooded on Dekalb Street in Norristown. Water also begins to enter
the parking lots at the Riverside Apartments. Businesses and
industry along Dekalb Street and on east Washington Street in
Norristown begin to flood. Stoney Creek begins to back up. Saw
Mill Run starts to flood. The intersection of Water and Lafayette
Streets in Norristown is flooded, affecting businesses.
* Impact...At 19.1 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Sterigere
St. between Stangridge St. and Harding Blvd. Portions of the PAL
building, Band Shell and Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown are
flooded. East Washington St. and East Lafayette St. near Sawmill
Run in Norristown begins to flood. Dekalb St. train underpass, the
sewer treatment facility and the SEPTA R-6 regional railtracks
below Ford St. in Norristown are flooded. Businesses and industry
at Station Road off of Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Abrams Road is closed in Upper Merion from
Hamlet Circle to the Abrams Yard driveway.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1
feet on 06/23/1972.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Norristown 13.0 24.8 Thu 2 am EDT 15.8 11.4 10.0
&&
LAT...LON 4006 7542 4013 7535 4002 7517 3998 7525
$$
PAC091-021930-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210903T1200Z/
/PTNP1.2.ER.210902T0023Z.210902T1800Z.210903T0600Z.NO/
323 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Pottstown.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 2:46 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:46 AM EDT Thursday was 15.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Sewers in the Pottstown area, due to high
and backwater effects, begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line begin to flood, specifically Union
Township in Berks county and North Coventry Township in Chester
county.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line are closed due to high water,
specifically Union Township in Berks county and North Coventry
Township in Chester county.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Additional roads in Pottstown begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Businesses in Pottstown begin to flood
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.3
feet on 09/09/2011.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Pottstown 12.5 15.9 Thu 2 am EDT 12.5 8.2 5.2
&&
LAT...LON 4020 7569 4026 7562 4013 7535 4006 7542
$$
Meola456
WGUS81 KPHI 021411
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1011 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Norristown affecting Philadelphia, Chester,
and Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Pottstown affecting Montgomery County.
...Observed flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia affecting Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Berne affecting Berks County.
Schuylkill River At Reading affecting Berks County.
For the Schuylkill River...including Berne, Reading, Pottstown,
Norristown, Philadelphia...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
PAC011-030100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-210903T0100Z/
/BREP1.2.ER.210901T2336Z.210902T0632Z.210902T1900Z.NO/
1011 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Berne.
* Until this evening.
* At 9:32 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:32 AM EDT Thursday was 15.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 12.5 feet this afternoon. It will fall below
flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood between
Shoemakersville and Hamburg.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Miller Street in Shoemakersville floods.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9
feet on 12/02/1996.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Berne 12.0 12.9 Thu 9 am EDT 10.0 8.4 7.3
&&
LAT...LON 4056 7605 4059 7595 4036 7591 4031 7598
$$
PAC011-022200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-210902T2200Z/
/RDRP1.1.ER.210902T0937Z.210902T1500Z.210902T1600Z.NO/
1011 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Reading.
* Until this evening.
* At 9:31 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:31 AM EDT Thursday was 16.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet
late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet, Flooding begins in Reading. Portions of
Water and Canal Streets are flooded.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Franklin,
Grape and Chestnut Streets in Reading.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Additional streets in Reading are closed.
West Reading begins to experience street flooding. The Reading
Conrail tracks are also flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.4
feet on 01/25/1979.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Reading 15.5 16.9 Thu 9 am EDT 7.7 5.6 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 4031 7599 4036 7591 4030 7580 4026 7562
4020 7569 4024 7584
$$
PAC091-101-030215-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210903T1700Z/
/PADP1.3.ER.210902T0053Z.210902T1300Z.210903T1100Z.NR/
1011 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...Observed flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration until early tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM EDT Thursday was 16.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.6 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 10.4 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is
flooded.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded
and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland
Drive and Montgomery Drive.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area
of Shurs Lane.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk is closed from
Ridge Avenue to Leverington Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0
feet on 10/04/1869.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia 11.0 16.3 Thu 9 am EDT 10.9 8.7 7.6
&&
LAT...LON 3996 7515 3994 7523 3998 7525 4002 7517
$$
PAC029-091-101-030215-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210904T0100Z/
/NRSP1.3.ER.210901T2248Z.210902T1130Z.210903T1900Z.NR/
1011 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Norristown.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 26.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM EDT Thursday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 9.8 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Flooding occurs in West Norriton. The West
Indian Lane bridge begins to flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover and close Riverview
Boulevard in West Norriton.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, River Road in West Conshohocken begins to
flood. The lower garages at the Riverview Landing and the Lofts at
Valley Forge start to take on water. The lower section of Port
Indian Road in West Norriton becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, The Upper Merion Boathouse starts to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, A couple industries along the river begin
to have flood problems. Water begins to cover rails in
Conshohocken. Septa tracks at Mogees in Plymouth Township begin to
flood. Ross Street in Plymouth Township at the Sewer Authority
Plant floods under the railroad bridge and bike trail. Flooding
also occurs along Diamond Run at Station Road (in Plymouth
Township off of Conshohocken Road) due to high and backwater
effects.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Riverfront Park in
Norristown blockiong the entrance way. Apartment parking lots are
flooded on Dekalb Street in Norristown. Water also begins to enter
the parking lots at the Riverside Apartments. Businesses and
industry along Dekalb Street and on east Washington Street in
Norristown begin to flood. Stoney Creek begins to back up. Saw
Mill Run starts to flood. The intersection of Water and Lafayette
Streets in Norristown is flooded, affecting businesses.
* Impact...At 19.1 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Sterigere
St. between Stangridge St. and Harding Blvd. Portions of the PAL
building, Band Shell and Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown are
flooded. East Washington St. and East Lafayette St. near Sawmill
Run in Norristown begins to flood. Dekalb St. train underpass, the
sewer treatment facility and the SEPTA R-6 regional railtracks
below Ford St. in Norristown are flooded. Businesses and industry
at Station Road off of Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Abrams Road is closed in Upper Merion from
Hamlet Circle to the Abrams Yard driveway.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1
feet on 06/23/1972.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Norristown 13.0 26.3 Thu 9 am EDT 14.5 11.1 9.8
&&
LAT...LON 4006 7542 4013 7535 4002 7517 3998 7525
$$
PAC091-030215-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210903T1300Z/
/PTNP1.1.ER.210902T0023Z.210902T1800Z.210903T0700Z.NO/
1011 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Pottstown.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 10:02 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:02 AM EDT Thursday was 16.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Sewers in the Pottstown area, due to high
and backwater effects, begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line begin to flood, specifically Union
Township in Berks county and North Coventry Township in Chester
county.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line are closed due to high water,
specfically Union Township in Berks county and North Coventry
Township in Chester county.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Additional roads in Pottstown begin to
flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9
feet on 01/27/1976.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Pottstown 12.5 16.2 Thu 10 am ED 10.8 7.6 5.0
&&
LAT...LON 4020 7569 4026 7562 4013 7535 4006 7542
$$
Kruzdlo046
WGUS81 KPHI 022014
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
414 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near 30th Street affecting
Philadelphia County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia affecting Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Norristown affecting Philadelphia, Chester,
and Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Pottstown affecting Montgomery County.
For the Schuylkill River...including Philadelphia near 30th Street,
Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia...Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
PAC101-030815-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210903T1140Z/
/PHDP1.3.ER.210902T0113Z.210902T1400Z.210903T0540Z.UU/
414 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near 30th Street.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 3:35 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:35 PM EDT Thursday was 16.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 12.4 feet late this afternoon. It will fall below
flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, The river tops the bulkhead near Locust
Street and begins to flood the grassy area between the river and
the Schuylkill River Trail. The Schuylkill River Trail begins to
flood between Cherry and Locust Streets (Lower portion of trail at
the bottom of the steps). The bike and walking path in Bartram's
Garden near South 51st Street floods and becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Water tops the upper level of the Schuylkill
River Trail between Market street and Chesnut Street as well as
Cherry Street and Locust Street.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, 25th Street and Locust Street floods as
water flows across the Schuylkill River Trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, South 24th Street floods between Ludlow
Street and Armory Street. Train tracks adjacent to the Schuylkill
River Trail flood.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, The Schuylkill River Trail Boardwalk near
Locust Street floods. Flooding increase near 25th Street and
Locust Street and inundates first floor properties.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, The road under 30th Street between Ludlow
Street and Lower Walnut Street in University City floods as back
flow from the river comes through drains and underground piping.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (4 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia near 30th Stree 9.0 13.1 Thu 3 pm EDT 2.6 1.2 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 3989 7515 3986 7523 3994 7523 3996 7515
$$
PAC091-101-030815-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210903T1300Z/
/PADP1.3.ER.210902T0053Z.210902T1330Z.210903T0700Z.NR/
414 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 3:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 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 3:00 PM EDT Thursday was 16.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 7.1 feet early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.4 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is
flooded.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded
and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland
Drive and Montgomery Drive.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area
of Shurs Lane.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk is closed from
Ridge Avenue to Leverington Street.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7
feet on 08/24/1933.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia 11.0 14.7 Thu 3 pm EDT 9.2 7.9 7.1
&&
LAT...LON 3996 7515 3994 7523 3998 7525 4002 7517
$$
PAC029-091-101-030815-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210903T1700Z/
/NRSP1.3.ER.210901T2248Z.210902T1130Z.210903T1100Z.NR/
414 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Norristown.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 3:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:30 PM EDT Thursday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.3 feet early Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Flooding occurs in West Norriton. The West
Indian Lane bridge begins to flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover and close Riverview
Boulevard in West Norriton.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, River Road in West Conshohocken begins to
flood. The lower garages at the Riverview Landing and the Lofts at
Valley Forge start to take on water. The lower section of Port
Indian Road in West Norriton becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, The Upper Merion Boathouse starts to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, A couple industries along the river begin
to have flood problems. Water begins to cover rails in
Conshohocken. Septa tracks at Mogees in Plymouth Township begin to
flood. Ross Street in Plymouth Township at the Sewer Authority
Plant floods under the railroad bridge and bike trail. Flooding
also occurs along Diamond Run at Station Road (in Plymouth
Township off of Conshohocken Road) due to high and backwater
effects.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Riverfront Park in
Norristown blockiong the entrance way. Apartment parking lots are
flooded on Dekalb Street in Norristown. Water also begins to enter
the parking lots at the Riverside Apartments. Businesses and
industry along Dekalb Street and on east Washington Street in
Norristown begin to flood. Stoney Creek begins to back up. Saw
Mill Run starts to flood. The intersection of Water and Lafayette
Streets in Norristown is flooded, affecting businesses.
* Impact...At 19.1 feet, Flooding occurs along portions of Sterigere
St. between Stangridge St. and Harding Blvd. Portions of the PAL
building, Band Shell and Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown are
flooded. East Washington St. and East Lafayette St. near Sawmill
Run in Norristown begins to flood. Dekalb St. train underpass, the
sewer treatment facility and the SEPTA R-6 regional railtracks
below Ford St. in Norristown are flooded. Businesses and industry
at Station Road off of Conshohocken Road in Plymouth Township
begins to flood.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Abrams Road is closed in Upper Merion from
Hamlet Circle to the Abrams Yard driveway.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.8
feet on 05/01/2014.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Norristown 13.0 20.7 Thu 3 pm EDT 11.8 10.1 9.3
&&
LAT...LON 4006 7542 4013 7535 4002 7517 3998 7525
$$
PAC091-030815-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210903T1000Z/
/PTNP1.1.ER.210902T0023Z.210902T2002Z.210903T0400Z.NO/
414 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Pottstown.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 4:02 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:02 PM EDT Thursday was 16.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.0 feet early
Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Sewers in the Pottstown area, due to high
and backwater effects, begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line begin to flood, specifically Union
Township in Berks county and North Coventry Township in Chester
county.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line are closed due to high water,
specfically Union Township in Berks county and North Coventry
Township in Chester county.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.3
feet on 10/08/2005.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Pottstown 12.5 16.7 Thu 4 pm EDT 7.4 5.3 4.0
&&
LAT...LON 4020 7569 4026 7562 4013 7535 4006 7542
$$
Kruzdlo973
WGUS81 KPHI 030147
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
947 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Pottstown affecting Montgomery County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near 30th Street affecting
Philadelphia County.
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia affecting Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties.
Schuylkill River At Norristown affecting Philadelphia, Chester,
and Montgomery Counties.
For the Schuylkill River...including Philadelphia near 30th Street,
Berne, Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia...Minor 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
PAC101-031030-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210903T1020Z/
/PHDP1.2.ER.210902T0113Z.210902T1400Z.210903T0420Z.UU/
947 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near 30th Street.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:35 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:35 PM EDT Thursday was 16.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 9.5 feet late this evening. It will fall below
flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, The river tops the bulkhead near Locust
Street and begins to flood the grassy area between the river and
the Schuylkill River Trail. The Schuylkill River Trail begins to
flood between Cherry and Locust Streets (Lower portion of trail at
the bottom of the steps). The bike and walking path in Bartram's
Garden near South 51st Street floods and becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Water tops the upper level of the Schuylkill
River Trail between Market street and Chesnut Street as well as
Cherry Street and Locust Street.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, 25th Street and Locust Street floods as
water flows across the Schuylkill River Trail.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, South 24th Street floods between Ludlow
Street and Armory Street. Train tracks adjacent to the Schuylkill
River Trail flood.
* Flood History...No available flood history.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (10 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia near 30th Stree 9.0 9.6 Thu 9 pm EDT 4.0 2.9 -1.
1
&&
LAT...LON 3989 7515 3986 7523 3994 7523 3996 7515
$$
PAC091-101-031115-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210903T1104Z/
/PADP1.2.ER.210902T0053Z.210902T1330Z.210903T0504Z.NR/
947 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring. The earlier crest approached the
flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM EDT Thursday was 16.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 7.1 feet Sunday
evening.
* Impact...At 10.4 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
North Ferry Road and Falls Bridge.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Kelly Drive is flooded and closed between
Hunting Park Avenue and Falls Bridge. The Flat Rock area is
flooded.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet, Route 1 off ramp to Ridge Avenue is flooded
and closed. MLK Drive is flooded and closed between Greenland
Drive and Montgomery Drive.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Main Street in Manayunk floods in the area
of Shurs Lane.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9
feet on 09/29/2004.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia 11.0 11.9 Thu 9 pm EDT 8.6 7.7 7.1
&&
LAT...LON 3996 7515 3994 7523 3998 7525 4002 7517
$$
PAC029-091-101-031400-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210903T1408Z/
/NRSP1.3.ER.210901T2248Z.210902T1130Z.210903T0808Z.NR/
947 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Norristown.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. The
earlier crest approached the flood of record.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM EDT Thursday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 9.2 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Flooding occurs in West Norriton. The West
Indian Lane bridge begins to flood.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover and close Riverview
Boulevard in West Norriton.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, River Road in West Conshohocken begins to
flood. The lower garages at the Riverview Landing and the Lofts at
Valley Forge start to take on water. The lower section of Port
Indian Road in West Norriton becomes impassable.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, The Upper Merion Boathouse starts to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4
feet on 09/29/2004.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Norristown 13.0 15.2 Thu 8 pm EDT 11.0 9.9 9.2
&&
LAT...LON 4006 7542 4013 7535 4002 7517 3998 7525
$$
PAC091-031400-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-210903T1425Z/
/PTNP1.1.ER.210902T0023Z.210902T2130Z.210903T0825Z.NO/
947 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Schuylkill River At Pottstown.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:32 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:32 PM EDT Thursday was 16.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 3.9 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Sewers in the Pottstown area, due to high
and backwater effects, begin to flood.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line begin to flood, specifically Union
Township in Berks county and North Coventry Township in Chester
county.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Portions of PA Route 724 along the
Berks/Chester county line are closed due to high water,
specfically Union Township in Berks county and North Coventry
Township in Chester county.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.3
feet on 10/08/2005.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Schuylkill River
Pottstown 12.5 16.1 Thu 9 pm EDT 7.1 4.7 3.9
&&
LAT...LON 4020 7569 4026 7562 4013 7535 4006 7542
$$
SFJ496
WGUS81 KPHI 030908
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
508 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near 30th Street affecting
Philadelphia County.
Schuylkill River At Philadelphia affecting Philadelphia and
Montgomery Counties.
PAC101-031015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210903T0908Z/
/PHDP1.2.ER.210902T0113Z.210902T1400Z.210903T0255Z.UU/
508 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near
30th Street has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia near 30th Street.
* At 4:35 AM EDT Friday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a
maximum value of 5.4 feet early Sunday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (5 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia near 30th Stree 9.0 4.6 Fri 4 am EDT 1.0 1.7 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 3989 7515 3986 7523 3994 7523 3996 7515
$$
PAC091-101-031015-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-210903T0908Z/
/PADP1.2.ER.210902T0053Z.210902T1330Z.210903T0406Z.NR/
508 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Schuylkill River At Philadelphia.
* At 4:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.0 feet early Monday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia 11.0 10.6 Fri 4 am EDT 8.1 7.3 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 3996 7515 3994 7523 3998 7525 4002 7517
$$
MeolaThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 6:19 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Chester, Delaware | 116 min |
| Sep 1, 6:49 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia | 86 min |
| Sep 1, 11:24 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton | 3 hr |
| Sep 1, 12:07 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Carbon, Monroe | 4 hr |
| Sep 1, 1:29 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Berks, Lehigh | 6 hr |
| Sep 1, 2:53 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery | 9 hr |
| Sep 1, 3:55 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Montgomery | 36 hr |
| Sep 1, 3:55 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia | 43 hr |
| Sep 1, 3:55 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Philadelphia | 39 hr |
| Sep 1, 3:55 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Berks | 24 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:02 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Monroe | 24 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:04 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Carbon, Monroe, Northampton | 24 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:10 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Monroe | 19 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:12 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton | 7 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:12 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Lehigh, Northampton | 25 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:12 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Lehigh, Northampton | 24 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:12 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Carbon | 15 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Chester | 32 min |
| Sep 1, 4:20 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Montgomery | 22 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:21 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Bucks | 29 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:42 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Chester, Delaware, Montgomery | 6 hr |
| Sep 1, 5:07 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Chester | 17 hr |
| Sep 1, 5:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia | 47 min |
| Sep 1, 5:15 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia | 30 min |
| Sep 1, 5:26 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia | 9 hr |
| Sep 1, 5:34 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia | 26 min |
| Sep 1, 5:42 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Bucks | 10 hr |
| Sep 1, 5:57 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Bucks | 33 min |
| Sep 1, 6:08 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Monroe, Northampton | 6 hr |
| Sep 1, 6:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Bucks | 40 min |
| Sep 1, 6:22 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Philadelphia | 23 min |
| Sep 1, 6:38 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Chester, Delaware | 26 hr |
| Sep 1, 6:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Bucks, Philadelphia | 33 min |
| Sep 1, 6:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Bucks | 61 min |
| Sep 1, 7:04 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Bucks | 26 min |
| Sep 1, 7:05 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Bucks | 8 hr |
| Sep 1, 7:22 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Bucks | 11 min |
| Sep 1, 7:23 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Berks, Lehigh | 14 hr |
| Sep 1, 7:31 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Bucks | 4 hr |
| Sep 1, 7:53 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Delaware | 13 hr |
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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.