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River Flood Warning 50, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 18, 2023Morris County, Somerset County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Dec 18, 2023, 6:29 AM EST for Morris County, Somerset County, New Jersey. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Dec 18, 2023, 6:29 AM EST (11:29 UTC)
Expired: Dec 22, 2023, 12:59 AM EST
In force: 4 days
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Morris County, NJ, Somerset County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Passaic River at Chatham (CAMN4). The gauge peaked at 6.82 ft at Dec 18, 2023, 7:00 AM EST.

Action stage: 5.5 ft
Minor stage: 6 ft
Moderate stage: 8 ft
Major stage: 10 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01379500, 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.

320 
WGUS41 KPHI 181129
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
629 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in New Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Morris and Somerset Counties.



For the Passaic River...including Chatham...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.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 630 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-035-182330-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0050.231218T1129Z-000000T0000Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
629 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River at Chatham.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River 
  flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
  At 6.0 feet, Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham 
  floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
  At 6.5 feet, The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham 
  Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 6.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:15 AM EST Monday was 6.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 6.1 feet
    tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.4 feet on 03/11/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (7 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Tue  Wed        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   6.5  Mon 6 am   6.0  6.1        6.1 7pm 12/19


&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

Kruzdlo

10 follow-up statements

558 
WGUS81 KPHI 182230
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
530 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New 
Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Somerset and Morris Counties.



For the Passaic River...including Chatham...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.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 530 AM EST.

&&

NJC027-035-191030-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
530 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River at Chatham.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River 
  flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
  At 6.0 feet, Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham 
  floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
  At 6.5 feet, The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham 
  Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 5.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise back above flood
    stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 6.8 feet
    early tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.9 feet on 06/05/1992.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (7 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Tue  Wed        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   5.9  Mon 5 pm   6.8  6.5        6.8 1pm 12/19


&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

Kruzdlo

793 
WGUS81 KPHI 190500
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1200 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New 
Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Morris and Somerset Counties.



For the Passaic River...including Chatham, Little Falls, Millington, 
Pine Brook, Singac...Minor 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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at noon EST.

&&

NJC027-035-191700-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1200 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River at Chatham.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River 
  flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
  At 6.0 feet, Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham 
  floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
  At 6.5 feet, The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham 
  Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 5.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of
    6.7 feet tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.9 feet on 06/05/1992.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (1 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Wed  Thu        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   5.9  Mon 11 p   6.6  6.4        6.7 7pm 12/19


&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

MJL

519 
WGUS81 KPHI 190853
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
353 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New 
Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Somerset and Morris Counties.



For the Passaic River...including Chatham, Little Falls, Millington, 
Pine Brook, Singac...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-035-192100-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1230Z.231222T0000Z.NO/
353 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River at Chatham.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River 
  flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
  At 6.0 feet, Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham 
  floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
  At 6.5 feet, The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham 
  Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 6.0 feet and rising.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early this morning to a crest of 6.4 feet this afternoon. It
    will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.4 feet on 03/11/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (1 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Wed  Thu        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   6.0  Tue 3 am   6.4  6.2        6.4 1pm 12/19


&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

MJL

912 
WGUS81 KPHI 191623
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1123 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New 
Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Somerset and Morris Counties.



For the Passaic River...including Chatham...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-035-200430-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1230Z.231221T1800Z.NO/
1123 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River at Chatham.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River 
  flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
  At 6.0 feet, Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham 
  floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
  At 6.5 feet, The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham 
  Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 6.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 AM EST Tuesday was 6.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.3
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.3 feet on 03/30/2010.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (1 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Wed  Thu        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   6.2  Tue 10 a   6.2  6.0        6.3 1pm 12/19


&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

Kruzdlo

153 
WGUS81 KPHI 200336
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1036 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New 
Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Somerset and Morris Counties.



For the Passaic River...including Chatham...Minor 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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.

The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1045 AM EST.

&&

NJC027-035-201545-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-231221T1600Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1230Z.231221T1200Z.NO/
1036 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River at Chatham.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River 
  flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
  At 6.0 feet, Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham 
  floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
  At 6.5 feet, The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham 
  Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 6.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 PM EST Tuesday was 6.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Thursday morning and continue falling to 5.5 feet Friday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.3 feet on 09/09/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (1 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Thu  Fri        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   6.3  Tue 10 p   6.0  5.8         MSG  unknown


&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

Hoeflich

416 
WGUS81 KPHI 201514
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1014 AM EST Wed Dec 20 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New 
Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Somerset and Morris Counties.



For the Passaic River...including Chatham...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-035-210315-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-231221T1600Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1230Z.231221T1800Z.NO/
1014 AM EST Wed Dec 20 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River at Chatham.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River 
  flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
  At 6.0 feet, Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham 
  floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
  At 6.5 feet, The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham 
  Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 6.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM EST Wednesday was 6.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.4 feet
    Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.2 feet on 05/11/1998.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (1 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Thu  Fri        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   6.2  Wed 9 am   6.0  5.6      Crested & falling
&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

Kruzdlo

044 
WGUS81 KPHI 210223
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
923 PM EST Wed Dec 20 2023

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New 
Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Morris and Somerset Counties.



For the Passaic River...including Chatham...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.

The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 100 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-035-211800-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-231221T1800Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1230Z.231221T1800Z.NO/
923 PM EST Wed Dec 20 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River at Chatham.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River 
  flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
  At 6.0 feet, Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham 
  floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
  At 6.5 feet, The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham 
  Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 6.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 PM EST Wednesday was 6.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.4 feet
    Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.2 feet on 05/11/1998.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (7 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Thu  Fri        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   6.2  Wed 8 pm   5.9  5.6      Crested & falling

&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

AKL

075 
WGUS81 KPHI 211511
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1011 AM EST Thu Dec 21 2023

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New 
Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Morris and Somerset Counties.



For the Passaic River...including Chatham...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.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-035-220315-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-231222T0600Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1230Z.231222T0000Z.NO/
1011 AM EST Thu Dec 21 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River at Chatham.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River 
  flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
  At 6.0 feet, Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham 
  floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
  At 6.5 feet, The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham 
  Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM EST Thursday was 6.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this evening and continue falling to 5.2 feet Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.1 feet on 04/02/2005.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (1 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Fri  Sat        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   6.1  Thu 9 am   5.7  5.4         Crested  


&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

SFJ

938 
WGUS81 KPHI 220247
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
947 PM EST Thu Dec 21 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New 
Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Morris and Somerset Counties.



For the Passaic River...including Chatham...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.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM EST.

&&

NJC027-035-220600-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-231222T0600Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1230Z.231222T0600Z.NO/
947 PM EST Thu Dec 21 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River at Chatham.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River 
  flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
  At 6.0 feet, Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham 
  floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
  At 6.5 feet, The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham 
  Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 6.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 PM EST Thursday was 6.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 5.0 feet
    Sunday evening.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.0 feet on 01/27/1996.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (7 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Fri  Sat        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   6.0  Thu 9 pm   5.7  5.3      Crested & falling


&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

AKL

267 
WGUS81 KPHI 220559
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1259 AM EST Fri Dec 22 2023

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in New 
Jersey...

  Passaic River At Chatham affecting Somerset and Morris Counties.



NJC027-035-220700-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-231222T0559Z/
/CAMN4.1.ER.231218T0905Z.231218T1230Z.231222T0600Z.NO/
1259 AM EST Fri Dec 22 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Passaic River At Chatham.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:15 AM EST Friday the stage was 5.99 feet and falling.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall through
    the weekend.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (1 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Sat  Sun        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Chatham         6.0   5.99  Fri 12 a   5.6  5.2      Crested & 
Falling


&&

LAT...LON 4082 7430 4074 7432 4060 7452 4067 7452
      4075 7441 4081 7438


$$

Hoeflich

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Dec 18, 12:24 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Hunterdon	48 min
Dec 18, 1:12 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon	16 hr
Dec 18, 2:08 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Gloucester	12 hr
Dec 18, 2:15 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Hunterdon, Somerset	3 hr
Dec 18, 2:30 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer	16 hr
Dec 18, 3:08 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Hunterdon	45 min
Dec 18, 3:29 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex	5 hr
Dec 18, 3:53 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon	4 hr
Dec 18, 4:14 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Mercer	11 hr
Dec 18, 4:39 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Morris	17 hr
Dec 18, 4:46 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Passaic	50 hr
Dec 18, 4:55 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Essex, Morris, Passaic	6 days
Dec 18, 5:06 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Sussex	31 hr
Dec 18, 5:08 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Warren	14 hr
Dec 18, 5:10 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Somerset	20 hr
Dec 18, 5:22 AM EST	Coastal Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Gloucester	5 hr
Dec 18, 5:35 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Somerset	16 hr
Dec 18, 5:56 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth	14 hr
Dec 18, 6:23 AM EST	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Warren	3 hr
Dec 18, 6:34 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Essex, Passaic	6 days
Dec 18, 6:38 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Essex, Morris, Passaic	7 days
Dec 18, 6:39 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris	3 days
Dec 18, 6:42 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Middlesex, Somerset	29 hr
Dec 18, 6:43 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Middlesex, Somerset	36 hr
Dec 18, 6:45 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Somerset	21 hr
Dec 18, 6:46 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Somerset	50 hr
Dec 18, 7:54 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington	21 days
Dec 18, 8:12 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Passaic	44 hr
Dec 18, 8:17 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Bergen, Morris, Passaic	39 hr
Dec 18, 10:14 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington	23 hr
Dec 18, 10:33 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem	9 hr
Dec 18, 10:37 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Atlantic	9 hr
Dec 18, 11:45 AM EST	Coastal Flood Warning	PHI	Monmouth, Ocean	6 hr
Dec 18, 2:00 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Monmouth, Ocean	15 hr
Dec 18, 3:04 PM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Mercer	5 hr
Dec 18, 3:26 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Warren	20 hr
Dec 18, 3:28 PM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris	10 hr
Dec 18, 3:30 PM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Somerset	53 hr
Dec 18, 4:28 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth	19 hr
Dec 18, 4:30 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Sussex	12 hr
Dec 18, 6:13 PM EST	Coastal Flood Advisory	PHI	Ocean	10 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.