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River Flood Warning 63, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Sep 1, 2021, 10:37 PM EDT for Morris County, Passaic County, New Jersey. It took effect at Sep 2, 2021, 1:49 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 1, 2021, 10:37 PM EDT (02:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 2, 2021, 1:49 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 3, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties Morris County, NJ, Passaic County, NJ
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Pompton River at Pompton Plains (PPPN4). The gauge peaked at 19.57 ft at Sep 2, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 13 ft
- Minor stage
- 16 ft
- Moderate stage
- 18 ft
- Major stage
- 19 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01388500, 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 020237
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1037 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in New Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...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.
NJC027-031-021445-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0063.210902T1000Z-210904T0525Z/
/PPPN4.2.ER.210902T1000Z.210903T0000Z.210903T2324Z.NO/
1037 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.
* From Thursday morning to late Friday night.
* At 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Friday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of
River Road and Harrison Street.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the
river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by
water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street
becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes
impassable.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Shady Street becomes
impassable and blocks Roosevelt and Shady Streets. Oakwood at
Shady Street becomes impassble. The first evacuations begin.
Flooding occurs on West View Road and the Lower Riverview
community areas of Wayne.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable
and closed.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying
areas of Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9
feet on 10/09/2005.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Pompton River
Pompton Plain 16.0 12.4 Wed 10 pm ED 18.2 15.9 13.6
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4089 7429 4096 7431 4095 7425
$$
CMS9 follow-up statements
242
WGUS41 KPHI 020422
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1222 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in New Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...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.
NJC027-031-021630-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0063.210902T0549Z-210904T0720Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.210902T0549Z.210903T0000Z.210904T0120Z.NO/
1222 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.
* Until late Friday night.
* At 11:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 19.2 feet this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of
River Road and Harrison Street.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the
river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by
water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street
becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes
impassable.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Shady Street becomes
impassable and blocks Roosevelt and Shady Streets. Oakwood at
Shady Street becomes impassble. The first evacuations begin.
Flooding occurs on West View Road and the Lower Riverview
community areas of Wayne.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable
and closed.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying
areas of Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Village section of Pompton Plains begins to
flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.6
feet on 04/10/1980.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Pompton River
Pompton Plain 16.0 14.5 Wed 11 pm ED 18.9 15.3 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4089 7429 4096 7431 4095 7425
$$
Meola915
WGUS81 KPHI 020802 RRA
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
402 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...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.
NJC027-031-022015-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210903T2136Z/
/PPPN4.2.ER.210902T0415Z.210902T1200Z.210903T1536Z.NO/
402 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 3:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:15 AM EDT Thursday was 18.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of
River Road and Harrison Street.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the
river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by
water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street
becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes
impassable.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Shady Street becomes
impassable and blocks Roosevelt and Shady Streets. Oakwood at
Shady Street becomes impassble. The first evacuations begin.
Flooding occurs on West View Road and the Lower Riverview
community areas of Wayne.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable
and closed.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying
areas of Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9
feet on 10/09/2005.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Pompton River
Pompton Plain 16.0 18.1 Thu 3 am EDT 17.3 13.7 11.3
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4089 7429 4096 7431 4095 7425
$$
CMS165
WGUS41 KPHI 021047
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
647 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in New Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...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.
NJC027-031-022300-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210903T2136Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.210902T0415Z.210902T1200Z.210903T1500Z.NO/
647 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 6:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:15 AM EDT Thursday was 18.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of
River Road and Harrison Street.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the
river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by
water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street
becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes
impassable.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Shady Street becomes
impassable and blocks Roosevelt and Shady Streets. Oakwood at
Shady Street becomes impassble. The first evacuations begin.
Flooding occurs on West View Road and the Lower Riverview
community areas of Wayne.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable
and closed.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying
areas of Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Village section of Pompton Plains begins to
flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.6
feet on 04/10/1980.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Pompton River
Pompton Plain 16.0 18.8 Thu 6 am EDT 16.6 13.0 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4089 7429 4096 7431 4095 7425
$$
Kruzdlo955
WGUS81 KPHI 021542
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1142 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...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.
NJC027-031-030345-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210903T2136Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.210902T0415Z.210902T1515Z.210904T0000Z.NO/
1142 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 11:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM EDT Thursday was 19.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon to 15.9 feet and then begin rising early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then rise again to 16.0 feet tomorrow evening.
It will fall again but remain above flood stage.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of
River Road and Harrison Street.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the
river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by
water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street
becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes
impassable.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Shady Street becomes
impassable and blocks Roosevelt and Shady Streets. Oakwood at
Shady Street becomes impassble. The first evacuations begin.
Flooding occurs on West View Road and the Lower Riverview
community areas of Wayne.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable
and closed.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying
areas of Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Village section of Pompton Plains begins to
flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.6
feet on 04/10/1980.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Pompton River
Pompton Plain 16.0 19.6 Thu 11 am ED 16.0 13.9 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4089 7429 4096 7431 4095 7425
$$
Kruzdlo844
WGUS81 KPHI 022036
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
436 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...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.
NJC027-031-030845-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210903T2136Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.210902T0415Z.210902T1545Z.210904T0000Z.NO/
436 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 4:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:15 PM EDT Thursday was 19.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 11.2 feet early Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of
River Road and Harrison Street.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the
river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by
water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street
becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes
impassable.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Shady Street becomes
impassable and blocks Roosevelt and Shady Streets. Oakwood at
Shady Street becomes impassble. The first evacuations begin.
Flooding occurs on West View Road and the Lower Riverview
community areas of Wayne.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable
and closed.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying
areas of Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Village section of Pompton Plains begins to
flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.6
feet on 04/10/1980.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Pompton River
Pompton Plain 16.0 19.1 Thu 4 pm EDT 16.0 14.0 11.2
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4089 7429 4096 7431 4095 7425
$$
Kruzdlo154
WGUS81 KPHI 030328
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1128 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
NJC027-031-031530-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210903T2209Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.210902T0415Z.210902T1545Z.210903T1609Z.NO/
1128 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 10:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 PM EDT Thursday was 19.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 9.9 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of
River Road and Harrison Street.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the
river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by
water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street
becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes
impassable.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Shady Street becomes
impassable and blocks Roosevelt and Shady Streets. Oakwood at
Shady Street becomes impassable. The first evacuations begin.
Flooding occurs on West View Road and the Lower Riverview
community areas of Wayne.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable
and closed.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying
areas of Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9
feet on 10/09/2005.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Pompton River
Pompton Plain 16.0 18.2 Thu 10 pm ED 12.8 10.4 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4089 7429 4096 7431 4095 7425
$$
Meola711
WGUS81 KPHI 030944
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
544 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...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.
NJC027-031-032000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210903T2000Z/
/PPPN4.2.ER.210902T0415Z.210902T1545Z.210903T1400Z.NO/
544 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 5:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:15 AM EDT Friday was 19.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 9.9 feet early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of
River Road and Harrison Street.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the
river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by
water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street
becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0
feet on 01/28/1996.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Pompton River
Pompton Plain 16.0 17.0 Fri 5 am EDT 11.6 10.2 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4089 7429 4096 7431 4095 7425
$$
Meola226
WGUS81 KPHI 031519
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1119 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
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.
NJC027-031-032000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210903T2000Z/
/PPPN4.1.ER.210902T0415Z.210902T1545Z.210903T1519Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.
* Until this afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 AM EDT Friday was 19.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 10.3 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of
River Road and Harrison Street.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the
river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by
water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street
becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes
impassable.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.3
feet on 05/12/1998.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Pompton River
Pompton Plain 16.0 16.2 Fri 10 am ED 12.8 10.7 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4089 7429 4096 7431 4095 7425
$$
Kruzdlo967
WGUS81 KPHI 031933
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
333 PM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
NJC027-031-032045-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-210903T1933Z/
/PPPN4.1.ER.210902T0415Z.210902T1545Z.210903T1455Z.NO/
333 PM EDT Fri Sep 3 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Pompton River At Pompton Plains has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.
* At 3:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.2 feet early Monday
afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Pompton River
Pompton Plain 16.0 15.2 Fri 3 pm EDT 13.1 10.8 10.2
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4089 7429 4096 7431 4095 7425
$$
KruzdloThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 8:02 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Morris, Somerset | 5 hr |
| Sep 1, 9:01 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 5 hr |
| Sep 1, 9:43 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Mercer | 33 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:05 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Morris, Somerset | 4 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:23 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | PHI | Ocean | 13 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:24 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester | 4 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:29 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer | 49 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Mercer | 31 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:35 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Bergen, Morris, Passaic | 30 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:38 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Morris, Somerset | 21 days |
| Sep 1, 10:47 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Warren | 23 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:52 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Warren | 12 hr |
| Sep 2, 12:01 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren | 40 hr |
| Sep 2, 12:28 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 12:31 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Monmouth, Ocean | 2 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:38 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 4 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:52 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Morris, Somerset | 13 hr |
| Sep 2, 2:23 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem | 9 hr |
| Sep 2, 2:29 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester | 5 hr |
| Sep 2, 3:52 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris, Somerset, Warren | 8 hr |
| Sep 2, 3:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset | 8 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:00 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Morris | 48 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer | 37 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Warren | 37 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon | 37 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon | 33 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer | 34 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Sussex, Warren | 5 hr |
| Sep 2, 6:05 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer | 6 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:20 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex | 21 hr |
| Sep 2, 6:44 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester | 7 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.