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River Flood Warning 59, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Dec 18, 2023, 8:12 AM EST for Morris County, Passaic County, New Jersey. It was in force for 44 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Dec 18, 2023, 8:12 AM EST (13:12 UTC)
Expired: Dec 20, 2023, 4:23 AM EST
In force: 44 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 13:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Pompton River at Pompton Plains (PPPN4). The gauge peaked at 21.21 ft at Dec 18, 2023, 8:00 PM EST.

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.

333 
WGUS41 KPHI 181312
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
812 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...

  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.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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

The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-031-190115-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0059.231218T1312Z-231220T0816Z/
/PPPN4.2.ER.231218T1157Z.231219T0000Z.231220T0215Z.NO/
812 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO EARLY WEDNESDAY 
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.

* WHEN...From this morning to early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of 
  River Road and Harrison Street.
  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.
  At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street becomes 
  impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes 
  impassable.
  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.
  At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable and closed.
  At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying areas of 
  Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 16.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:15 AM EST Monday was 16.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.4
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    17.9 feet on 10/09/2005.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Pompton River
Pompton Plains  16.0  16.4 Mon 7 am   18.0 14.7       18.4 7pm 12/18


&&

LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429


$$

SFJ

8 follow-up statements

146 
WGUS41 KPHI 181623
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1123 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...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...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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 1130 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-031-190430-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-231220T0816Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.231218T1157Z.231219T0600Z.231220T0920Z.NO/
1123 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of 
  River Road and Harrison Street.
  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.
  At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street becomes 
  impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes 
  impassable.
  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.
  At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable and closed.
  At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying areas of 
  Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
  At 20.0 feet, Village section of Pompton Plains begins to flood.
  At 21.0 feet, Flooding occurs across a large area from Jackson 
  Avenue on the north and Riverside Drive on the south between the 
  railroad tracks and the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 18.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 AM EST Monday was 18.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.1
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    20.3 feet on 03/07/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Pompton River
Pompton Plains  16.0  18.7 Mon 10 a   18.6 14.8       20.1 1am 12/19


&&

LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429


$$

Kruzdlo

221 
WGUS81 KPHI 182311
FLSPHI

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

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

  Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Passaic and Morris 
  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.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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

The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 615 AM EST.

&&

NJC027-031-191115-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-231220T0816Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.231218T1157Z.231218T2215Z.231220T0800Z.NO/
611 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of 
  River Road and Harrison Street.
  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.
  At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street becomes 
  impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes 
  impassable.
  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.
  At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable and closed.
  At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying areas of 
  Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
  At 20.0 feet, Village section of Pompton Plains begins to flood.
  At 21.0 feet, Flooding occurs across a large area from Jackson 
  Avenue on the north and Riverside Drive on the south between the 
  railroad tracks and the river.
  At 22.0 feet, Water spreads west of the railroad tracks by going 
  underneath them.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 21.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 5:15 PM EST Monday was 21.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 12.8 feet
    early Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    21.0 feet on 09/17/1999.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Pompton River
Pompton Plains  16.0  21.0 Mon 5 pm   17.3 14.0     Almost cresting


&&

LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429


$$

Kruzdlo

923 
WGUS81 KPHI 190532
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1232 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

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

  Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Passaic and Morris 
  Counties.



For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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 afternoon at 1245 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-031-191745-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-231220T0816Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.231218T1157Z.231219T0230Z.231220T0600Z.NO/
1232 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of 
  River Road and Harrison Street.
  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.
  At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street becomes 
  impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes 
  impassable.
  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.
  At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable and closed.
  At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying areas of 
  Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
  At 20.0 feet, Village section of Pompton Plains begins to flood.
  At 21.0 feet, Flooding occurs across a large area from Jackson 
  Avenue on the north and Riverside Drive on the south between the 
  railroad tracks and the river.
  At 22.0 feet, Water spreads west of the railroad tracks by going 
  underneath them.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 21.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:15 AM EST Tuesday was 21.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 12.3 feet
    Thursday evening.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    21.0 feet on 09/17/1999.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Pompton River
Pompton Plains  16.0  21.1 Tue 12 a   16.0 13.2        MSG  unknown


&&

LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429


$$

MJL

167 
WGUS81 KPHI 190905
FLSPHI

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

...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.

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

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.

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

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

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 415 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-031-192115-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-231220T0816Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.231218T1157Z.231219T0230Z.231220T0600Z.NO/
405 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of 
  River Road and Harrison Street.
  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.
  At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street becomes 
  impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes 
  impassable.
  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.
  At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable and closed.
  At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying areas of 
  Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
  At 20.0 feet, Village section of Pompton Plains begins to flood.
  At 21.0 feet, Flooding occurs across a large area from Jackson 
  Avenue on the north and Riverside Drive on the south between the 
  railroad tracks and the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:15 AM EST Tuesday was 21.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 12.2 feet
    early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    21.0 feet on 09/17/1999.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Pompton River
Pompton Plains  16.0  20.8 Tue 3 am   15.1 12.7      21.2 8 pm 12/18


&&

LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429


$$

MJL

661 
WGUS81 KPHI 191638
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1138 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

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

  Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Passaic and Morris 
  Counties.



For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...Major 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.

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 1145 PM EST.

&&

NJC027-031-200445-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-231220T0816Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.231218T1157Z.231219T0230Z.231220T1012Z.NO/
1138 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of 
  River Road and Harrison Street.
  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.
  At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street becomes 
  impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes 
  impassable.
  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.
  At 18.5 feet, Route 23, North and South, is impassable and closed.
  At 19.0 feet, Widespread flooding occurs in low lying areas of 
  Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
  At 20.0 feet, Village section of Pompton Plains begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:15 AM EST Tuesday was 21.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late tonight and continue falling to 12.5 feet Friday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    19.6 feet on 04/10/1980.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Pompton River
Pompton Plains  16.0  19.4 Tue 11 a   14.9 13.1     Crested & falling


&&

LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429


$$

Kruzdlo

255 
WGUS81 KPHI 200413
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1113 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

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

  Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Passaic and Morris 
  Counties.



For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...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.

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

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

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM EST.

&&

NJC027-031-201000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-231220T1000Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.231218T1157Z.231219T0230Z.231220T0815Z.NO/
1113 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of 
  River Road and Harrison Street.
  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.
  At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street becomes 
  impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes 
  impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 PM EST Tuesday was 21.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late tonight and continue falling to 12.3 feet Friday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    17.0 feet on 01/28/1996.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Pompton River
Pompton Plains  16.0  17.0 Tue 10 p   13.7 12.9        MSG  unknown


&&

LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429


$$

Hoeflich

645 
WGUS81 KPHI 200439
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1139 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

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

  Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Passaic and Morris 
  Counties.



For the Pompton River...including Pompton Plains...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.

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

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

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM EST.

&&

NJC027-031-201000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-231220T1000Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.231218T1157Z.231219T0230Z.231220T0815Z.NO/
1139 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The first flooding begins in the area of 
  River Road and Harrison Street.
  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.
  At 17.0 feet, Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street becomes 
  impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes 
  impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 16.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:15 PM EST Tuesday was 21.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late tonight and continue falling to 12.3 feet Friday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.8 feet on 12/12/2003.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Pompton River
Pompton Plains  16.0  16.8 Tue 11 p   13.7 12.9        MSG  unknown


&&

LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429


$$

Hoeflich

765 
WGUS81 KPHI 200923
FLSPHI

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

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

  Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Passaic and Morris 
  Counties.



NJC027-031-201030-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-231220T0923Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.231218T1157Z.231219T0230Z.231220T0805Z.NO/
423 AM EST Wed Dec 20 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Pompton River At Pompton Plains.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 15.7 feet and falling.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.3 feet Friday
    evening.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Pompton River
Pompton Plains  16.0  15.7 Wed 4 am   13.4 12.6        MSG  unknown


&&

LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429


$$

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, 6:29 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Somerset	4 days
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, 8:17 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.