Alert archive / New Jersey / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 82, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Oct 26, 2021, 4:39 PM EDT for Essex County, Passaic County, New Jersey. It took effect at Oct 27, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 21 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2021, 4:39 PM EDT (20:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 27, 2021, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 28, 2021, 11:04 AM EDT
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Essex County, NJ, Passaic County, NJ
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Passaic River at Little Falls (LTFN4). The gauge peaked at 6.65 ft at Oct 28, 2021, 3:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 6.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 7 ft
- Moderate stage
- 8 ft
- Major stage
- 9 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01389500, 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.
882
WGUS41 KPHI 262039
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
439 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in New Jersey...
Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic
Counties.
Passaic River At Little Falls affecting Essex and Passaic
Counties.
For the Passaic River...including Signac and Little Falls...minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
NJC013-027-031-270845-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0081.211027T1424Z-000000T0000Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.211027T1424Z.211028T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
439 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Passaic River Above Singac.
* From Wednesday morning until further notice.
* At 3:45 PM EDT Tuesday the river level was 6.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of 9.3 feet
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to
closures.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield
begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4
feet on 12/23/2018.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (2 pm) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Singac 8.5 6.4 Tue 3 pm 8.8 9.2 9.3 8am 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
4088 7435 4093 7433
$$
NJC013-031-270845-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0082.211027T1800Z-211029T1500Z/
/LTFN4.1.ER.211027T1800Z.211028T0600Z.211029T0900Z.NO/
439 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Passaic River At Little Falls.
* From Wednesday afternoon to late Friday morning.
* At 3:30 PM EDT Tuesday the river level was 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 7.4 feet early Thursday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, The lower end of East-Holsman Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Portions of Hoffman Grove in Wayne sustain
some nuisance flooding.
* Impact...At 6.5 feet, Low lying areas in the vicinity of Two
Bridges in Wayne are flooded. The lower end of Bergen Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in Lincoln Park, Wayne
and Little Falls.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3
feet on 03/23/2003.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (2 pm) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Little Falls 7.0 5.0 Tue 3 pm 7.0 7.4 7.4 2am 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4095 7414 4089 7414 4086 7425 4092 7423
$$
Iovino6 follow-up statements
198
WGUS81 KPHI 270412
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1212 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic
Counties.
Passaic River At Little Falls affecting Essex and Passaic
Counties.
For the Passaic River...including Millington, Chatham, Pine Brook,
Singac, Little Falls...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
NJC013-027-031-271615-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0081.211027T2000Z-211029T1800Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.211027T2000Z.211028T1200Z.211029T1200Z.NO/
1212 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River Above Singac.
* From this afternoon to early Friday afternoon.
* At 11:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 9.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Portions of the Wayne Town Center parking
lot begin to flood. Hobson Avenue and Riverlawn Drive in Wayne
begin to flood. Fairfield Road, Fayette Avenue, and Riversedge
Road in Wayne can flood as water backs up the Pompton River.
Lincoln Boulevard in Lincoln Park can also flood due to backwater
up the Pompton river. The Pequannock River Park also floods.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to
closures.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1
feet on 11/28/2018.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (2 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Singac 8.5 6.9 Tue 11 p 8.9 8.7 9.0 8am 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
4088 7435 4093 7433
$$
NJC013-031-271615-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0082.211028T0300Z-211029T0600Z/
/LTFN4.1.ER.211028T0300Z.211028T0600Z.211029T0000Z.NO/
1212 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River At Little Falls.
* From this evening to early Friday morning.
* At 11:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 7.1 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, The lower end of East-Holsman Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Portions of Hoffman Grove in Wayne sustain
some nuisance flooding.
* Impact...At 6.5 feet, Low lying areas in the vicinity of Two
Bridges in Wayne are flooded. The lower end of Bergen Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in Lincoln Park, Wayne
and Little Falls.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1
feet on 10/10/2005.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (11 pm) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Little Falls 7.0 5.4 Tue 11 p 7.0 6.9 7.1 2am 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4095 7414 4089 7414 4086 7425 4092 7423
$$
SFJ883
WGUS81 KPHI 270833
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
433 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic
Counties.
Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic
Counties.
Passaic River At Little Falls affecting Essex and Passaic
Counties.
For the Passaic River...including Millington, Chatham, Pine Brook,
Singac, Little Falls...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
NJC013-027-031-272045-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0081.211027T2136Z-000000T0000Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.211027T2136Z.211028T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
433 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River Above Singac.
* From this afternoon until further notice.
* At 3:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 8.9 feet tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Portions of the Wayne Town Center parking
lot begin to flood. Hobson Avenue and Riverlawn Drive in Wayne
begin to flood. Fairfield Road, Fayette Avenue, and Riversedge
Road in Wayne can flood as water backs up the Pompton River.
Lincoln Boulevard in Lincoln Park can also flood due to backwater
up the Pompton river. The Pequannock River Park also floods.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to
closures.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9
feet on 08/24/2021.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (2 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Singac 8.5 7.1 Wed 3 am 8.8 8.7 8.9 8am 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
4088 7435 4093 7433
$$
NJC013-027-031-272045-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0083.211028T0100Z-000000T0000Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.211028T0100Z.211029T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
433 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River At Pine Brook.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 4:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 19.4 feet tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Street flooding begins in Fairfield
including Camp Lane Road. Two Bridges Road is closed going into
Lincoln Park and Wayne.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to
flooding and closures.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.4
feet on 06/06/2003.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (2 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Pine Brook 19.0 17.8 Wed 4 am 19.2 19.3 19.4 8pm 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4088 7427 4082 7430 4081 7438 4088 7435
$$
NJC013-031-272045-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0082.211028T0600Z-211029T0600Z/
/LTFN4.1.ER.211028T0600Z.211028T1200Z.211029T0000Z.NO/
433 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River At Little Falls.
* From late tonight to early Friday morning.
* At 3:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 7.1 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, The lower end of East-Holsman Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Portions of Hoffman Grove in Wayne sustain
some nuisance flooding.
* Impact...At 6.5 feet, Low lying areas in the vicinity of Two
Bridges in Wayne are flooded. The lower end of Bergen Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in Lincoln Park, Wayne
and Little Falls.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1
feet on 10/10/2005.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (2 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Little Falls 7.0 5.6 Wed 3 am 7.0 6.9 7.1 8am 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4095 7414 4089 7414 4086 7425 4092 7423
$$
SFJ218
WGUS81 KPHI 271438
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1038 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic
Counties.
Passaic River At Little Falls affecting Essex and Passaic
Counties.
For the Passaic River...including Millington, Chatham, Pine Brook,
Singac, Little Falls...Minor 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.
NJC013-027-031-280245-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0081.211028T0200Z-211029T1500Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.211028T0200Z.211028T1200Z.211029T0900Z.NO/
1038 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River Above Singac.
* From this evening to late Friday morning.
* At 9:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 8.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Portions of the Wayne Town Center parking
lot begin to flood. Hobson Avenue and Riverlawn Drive in Wayne
begin to flood. Fairfield Road, Fayette Avenue, and Riversedge
Road in Wayne can flood as water backs up the Pompton River.
Lincoln Boulevard in Lincoln Park can also flood due to backwater
up the Pompton river. The Pequannock River Park also floods.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to
closures.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield
begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9
feet on 08/24/2021.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (8 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Singac 8.5 7.4 Wed 9 am 8.8 8.4 8.8 8am 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
4088 7435 4093 7433
$$
NJC013-027-031-280245-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0083.211028T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.211028T0600Z.211030T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1038 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River At Pine Brook.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 19.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall
below flood stage Friday morning to 18.9 feet and begin rising
again Friday evening. It will then rise above flood stage again
early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Street flooding begins in Fairfield
including Camp Lane Road. Two Bridges Road is closed going into
Lincoln Park and Wayne.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to
flooding and closures.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland is subject to
flooding. Camp Lane Road, River Edge Drive and Broadway Lane in
Fairfield are flooded. Stewart Place is closed.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.3
feet on 03/24/2010.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (8 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Pine Brook 19.0 18.4 Wed 9 am 19.1 19.0 19.2 2pm 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4088 7427 4082 7430 4081 7438 4088 7435
$$
NJC013-031-280245-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0082.211028T1200Z-211029T0000Z/
/LTFN4.1.ER.211028T1200Z.211028T1200Z.211028T1800Z.NO/
1038 AM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River At Little Falls.
* From Thursday morning to tomorrow evening.
* At 9:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 7.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, The lower end of East-Holsman Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Portions of Hoffman Grove in Wayne sustain
some nuisance flooding.
* Impact...At 6.5 feet, Low lying areas in the vicinity of Two
Bridges in Wayne are flooded. The lower end of Bergen Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in Lincoln Park, Wayne
and Little Falls.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding occurs in the "Old" Wayne area of
Wayne. The recycling center and Wagaraw Road ball field complex in
Hawthorne begins to experience flooding.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.0
feet on 05/18/1990.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (8 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Little Falls 7.0 5.8 Wed 9 am 7.0 6.6 7.0 8am 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4095 7414 4089 7414 4086 7425 4092 7423
$$
Meola079
WGUS81 KPHI 280139
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
939 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic
Counties.
Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic
Counties.
Passaic River At Little Falls affecting Essex and Passaic
Counties.
For the Passaic River...including Millington, Chatham, Pine Brook,
Singac, Little Falls...Minor 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.
NJC013-027-031-281345-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0083.211028T0139Z-000000T0000Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.211027T2037Z.211031T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River At Pine Brook.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 9:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 19.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise to 19.9 feet Saturday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Street flooding begins in Fairfield
including Camp Lane Road. Two Bridges Road is closed going into
Lincoln Park and Wayne.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to
flooding and closures.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland is subject to
flooding. Camp Lane Road, River Edge Drive and Broadway Lane in
Fairfield are flooded. Stewart Place is closed.
* Impact...At 20.5 feet, Bloomfield Avenue in West Caldwell floods.
Matt Drive, Brook Street and Oak Road in Fairfield are flooded and
subject to closures.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.8
feet on 01/21/1996.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (8 pm) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Pine Brook 19.0 19.3 Wed 9 pm 19.5 19.1 19.5 2pm 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4088 7427 4082 7430 4081 7438 4088 7435
$$
NJC013-027-031-281345-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0081.211028T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.211028T1200Z.211031T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River Above Singac.
* From Thursday morning until further notice.
* At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning
to 8.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday morning to 8.0 feet and begin rising again Friday
evening. It will then rise above flood stage again Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Portions of the Wayne Town Center parking
lot begin to flood. Hobson Avenue and Riverlawn Drive in Wayne
begin to flood. Fairfield Road, Fayette Avenue, and Riversedge
Road in Wayne can flood as water backs up the Pompton River.
Lincoln Boulevard in Lincoln Park can also flood due to backwater
up the Pompton river. The Pequannock River Park also floods.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to
closures.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield
begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9
feet on 08/24/2021.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (8 pm) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Singac 8.5 7.9 Wed 8 pm 8.7 8.0 8.7 8pm 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
4088 7435 4093 7433
$$
NJC013-031-281345-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0082.211028T1800Z-211029T0000Z/
/LTFN4.1.ER.211028T1800Z.211028T1800Z.211028T1800Z.NO/
939 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River At Little Falls.
* From Thursday afternoon to tomorrow evening.
* At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, The lower end of East-Holsman Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Portions of Hoffman Grove in Wayne sustain
some nuisance flooding.
* Impact...At 6.5 feet, Low lying areas in the vicinity of Two
Bridges in Wayne are flooded. The lower end of Bergen Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in Lincoln Park, Wayne
and Little Falls.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding occurs in the "Old" Wayne area of
Wayne. The recycling center and Wagaraw Road ball field complex in
Hawthorne begins to experience flooding.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.0
feet on 05/18/1990.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (8 pm) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Little Falls 7.0 6.3 Wed 8 pm 6.9 6.3 7.0 2pm 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4095 7414 4089 7414 4086 7425 4092 7423
$$
Fitzsimmons858
WGUS81 KPHI 280801
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
401 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Passaic River At Pine Brook affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic
Counties.
Passaic River At Little Falls affecting Essex and Passaic
Counties.
For the Passaic River...including Millington, Chatham, Pine Brook,
Singac, Little Falls...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.
NJC013-027-031-282015-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0081.211028T1330Z-000000T0000Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.211028T1330Z.211028T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
401 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River Above Singac.
* From this morning until further notice.
* At 3:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this morning
to 8.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
late tonight to 8.0 feet and begin rising again tomorrow evening.
It will then rise above flood stage again Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet, Portions of the Wayne Town Center parking
lot begin to flood. Hobson Avenue and Riverlawn Drive in Wayne
begin to flood. Fairfield Road, Fayette Avenue, and Riversedge
Road in Wayne can flood as water backs up the Pompton River.
Lincoln Boulevard in Lincoln Park can also flood due to backwater
up the Pompton river. The Pequannock River Park also floods.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to
closures.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield
begins to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9
feet on 08/24/2021.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (2 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Singac 8.5 8.2 Thu 3 am 8.6 8.1 8.8 2pm 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
4088 7435 4093 7433
$$
NJC013-027-031-282015-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PINN4.1.ER.211027T2037Z.211030T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
401 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River At Pine Brook.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:15 AM EDT Thursday was 19.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet
this evening. It will then rise to 19.7 feet early Saturday
afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Street flooding begins in Fairfield
including Camp Lane Road. Two Bridges Road is closed going into
Lincoln Park and Wayne.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to
flooding and closures.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland is subject to
flooding. Camp Lane Road, River Edge Drive and Broadway Lane in
Fairfield are flooded. Stewart Place is closed.
* Impact...At 20.5 feet, Bloomfield Avenue in West Caldwell floods.
Matt Drive, Brook Street and Oak Road in Fairfield are flooded and
subject to closures.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.6
feet on 12/08/1996.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (2 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Pine Brook 19.0 19.4 Thu 3 am 19.5 19.2 19.6 8pm 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4088 7427 4082 7430 4081 7438 4088 7435
$$
NJC013-031-282015-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0082.211028T1800Z-211029T0000Z/
/LTFN4.1.ER.211028T1800Z.211028T1800Z.211028T1800Z.NO/
401 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Passaic River At Little Falls.
* From this afternoon to this evening.
* At 3:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.5 feet, The lower end of East-Holsman Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Portions of Hoffman Grove in Wayne sustain
some nuisance flooding.
* Impact...At 6.5 feet, Low lying areas in the vicinity of Two
Bridges in Wayne are flooded. The lower end of Bergen Street in
Paterson, closest to the river, begins to flood.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in Lincoln Park, Wayne
and Little Falls.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding occurs in the "Old" Wayne area of
Wayne. The recycling center and Wagaraw Road ball field complex in
Hawthorne begins to experience flooding.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.0
feet on 05/18/1990.
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (2 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Stg Time Date
Passaic River
Little Falls 7.0 6.5 Thu 3 am 6.8 6.4 7.0 2pm 10/28
&&
LAT...LON 4095 7414 4089 7414 4086 7425 4092 7423
$$
PO338 WGUS81 KPHI 281504 FLSPHI Flood Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1104 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in New Jersey... Passaic River At Little Falls affecting Essex and Passaic Counties. NJC013-031-281615- /O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0082.211028T1800Z-211028T1504Z/ /LTFN4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1104 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Passaic River At Little Falls has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Passaic River At Little Falls. * At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.6 feet. * Flood stage is 7.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.8 feet this evening, short of flood stage, and then fall. It will then rise again to 6.9 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. && Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (2 pm) Crest Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Stg Time Date Passaic River Little Falls 7.0 6.6 Thu 10 a 6.4 6.6 6.8 8pm 10/28 && LAT...LON 4095 7414 4089 7414 4086 7425 4092 7423 $$ Kruzdlo
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 8:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Mercer | 34 min |
| Oct 25, 8:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Warren | 42 min |
| Oct 25, 9:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Middlesex, Morris, Somerset | 51 min |
| Oct 26, 1:22 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean | 5 hr |
| Oct 26, 2:08 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 4 hr |
| Oct 26, 3:08 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 8 hr |
| Oct 26, 4:14 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset | 4 hr |
| Oct 26, 5:22 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Morris, Sussex, Warren | 2 hr |
| Oct 26, 6:09 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 3 hr |
| Oct 26, 6:18 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset | 13 hr |
| Oct 26, 7:15 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Monmouth, Ocean | 5 hr |
| Oct 26, 7:32 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Somerset | 28 hr |
| Oct 26, 7:38 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren | 37 hr |
| Oct 26, 8:07 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset | 12 hr |
| Oct 26, 8:18 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Morris, Somerset | 8 hr |
| Oct 26, 10:12 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Somerset | 11 hr |
| Oct 26, 10:12 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Somerset | 24 hr |
| Oct 26, 10:12 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Somerset | 33 hr |
| Oct 26, 10:50 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean | 9 hr |
| Oct 26, 4:24 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Morris | 31 hr |
| Oct 26, 4:28 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Morris, Passaic | 29 hr |
| Oct 26, 4:39 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | PHI | Essex, Morris, Passaic | 54 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.