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River Flood Warning 60, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

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

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Dec 18, 2023, 8:17 AM EST for Bergen County, Morris County, Passaic County, New Jersey. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Dec 18, 2023, 8:17 AM EST (13:17 UTC)
Expired: Dec 19, 2023, 11:24 PM EST
In force: 39 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Moderate

Counties Bergen County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Passaic County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes (PPTN4). The gauge peaked at 15.86 ft at Dec 18, 2023, 6:00 PM EST.

Action stage: 10 ft
Minor stage: 11.5 ft
Moderate stage: 13.5 ft
Major stage: 14.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01388000, 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.

268 
WGUS41 KPHI 181317
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
817 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...

  Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes affecting Morris, Passaic, and 
  Bergen Counties.



For the Ramapo River...including Pompton Lakes...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 830 PM EST.

&&

NJC003-027-031-190130-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0060.231218T1317Z-231220T0400Z/
/PPTN4.2.ER.231218T1037Z.231218T1800Z.231219T2200Z.NO/
817 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO LATE TOMORROW 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes.

* WHEN...From this morning to late tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Nuisance, low lying flooding, occurs near 
  the dam in the Pompton Lakes.
  At 11.5 feet, South section of Pompton Lakes experiences flooding.
  At 12.5 feet, Several residences in Pompton Lakes, along Riveredge 
  Drive, take on water.
  At 13.5 feet, Hamburg Turnpike is closed between Route 202 and 
  Riverview Road. Many residences are flooded south of Dawes Highway.
  At 14.5 feet, Major flooding with evacuations. Flooding worsened 
  by the confluence of the Pompton River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 12.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:15 AM EST Monday was 12.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    13.7 feet on 10/13/2005.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Ramapo River
Pompton Lakes   11.5  12.7 Mon 7 am   13.1 10.0       13.8 1pm 12/18


&&

LAT...LON 4096 7431 4095 7425 4096 7425 4098 7424
      4100 7430 4099 7432


$$

SFJ

6 follow-up statements

552 
WGUS41 KPHI 181620
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1120 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in New Jersey...

  Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes affecting Morris, Bergen, and 
  Passaic Counties.



For the Ramapo River...including Pompton Lakes...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.

&&

NJC003-027-031-190430-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231220T0945Z/
/PPTN4.3.ER.231218T1037Z.231219T0000Z.231220T0345Z.NO/
1120 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Nuisance, low lying flooding, occurs near 
  the dam in the Pompton Lakes.
  At 11.5 feet, South section of Pompton Lakes experiences flooding.
  At 12.5 feet, Several residences in Pompton Lakes, along Riveredge 
  Drive, take on water.
  At 13.5 feet, Hamburg Turnpike is closed between Route 202 and 
  Riverview Road. Many residences are flooded south of Dawes Highway.
  At 14.5 feet, Major flooding with evacuations. Flooding worsened 
  by the confluence of the Pompton River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM EST Monday the stage was 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 AM EST Monday was 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    14.8 feet on 04/17/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Ramapo River
Pompton Lakes   11.5  14.0 Mon 10 a   13.1 10.1       15.1 7pm 12/18


&&

LAT...LON 4096 7431 4095 7425 4096 7425 4098 7424
      4100 7430 4099 7432


$$

Kruzdlo

198 
WGUS81 KPHI 182310
FLSPHI

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

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

  Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes affecting Bergen, Passaic and 
  Morris Counties.



For the Ramapo River...including Pompton Lakes...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.

&&

NJC003-027-031-191115-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231220T0945Z/
/PPTN4.3.ER.231218T1037Z.231218T2150Z.231220T0200Z.NO/
610 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...Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Nuisance, low lying flooding, occurs near 
  the dam in the Pompton Lakes.
  At 11.5 feet, South section of Pompton Lakes experiences flooding.
  At 12.5 feet, Several residences in Pompton Lakes, along Riveredge 
  Drive, take on water.
  At 13.5 feet, Hamburg Turnpike is closed between Route 202 and 
  Riverview Road. Many residences are flooded south of Dawes Highway.
  At 14.5 feet, Major flooding with evacuations. Flooding worsened 
  by the confluence of the Pompton River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:15 PM EST Monday the stage was 15.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 5:15 PM EST Monday was 15.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 9.4 feet early
    Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    15.8 feet on 03/07/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Ramapo River
Pompton Lakes   11.5  15.9 Mon 5 pm   11.8 9.8       Almost cresting


&&

LAT...LON 4096 7431 4095 7425 4096 7425 4098 7424
      4100 7430 4099 7432


$$

Kruzdlo

294 
WGUS81 KPHI 190536
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1236 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

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

  Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes affecting Bergen, Passaic and 
  Morris Counties.



For the Ramapo River...including Pompton Lakes...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.

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 1245 PM EST.

&&

NJC003-027-031-191745-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231220T0945Z/
/PPTN4.3.ER.231218T1037Z.231218T2150Z.231220T0000Z.NO/
1236 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...Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Nuisance, low lying flooding, occurs near 
  the dam in the Pompton Lakes.
  At 11.5 feet, South section of Pompton Lakes experiences flooding.
  At 12.5 feet, Several residences in Pompton Lakes, along Riveredge 
  Drive, take on water.
  At 13.5 feet, Hamburg Turnpike is closed between Route 202 and 
  Riverview Road. Many residences are flooded south of Dawes Highway.
  At 14.5 feet, Major flooding with evacuations. Flooding worsened 
  by the confluence of the Pompton River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:15 AM EST Tuesday was 15.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this evening and continue falling to 9.3 feet Thursday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    14.8 feet on 04/17/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Ramapo River
Pompton Lakes   11.5  15.2 Tue 12 a   10.7 9.5         MSG  unknown


&&

LAT...LON 4096 7431 4095 7425 4096 7425 4098 7424
      4100 7430 4099 7432


$$

MJL

589 
WGUS81 KPHI 190909
FLSPHI

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

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

  Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes affecting Passaic, Morris and 
  Bergen Counties.



For the Ramapo River...including Pompton Lakes...Moderate 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.

&&

NJC003-027-031-192115-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231220T0645Z/
/PPTN4.3.ER.231218T1037Z.231218T2150Z.231220T0000Z.NO/
409 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Nuisance, low lying flooding, occurs near 
  the dam in the Pompton Lakes.
  At 11.5 feet, South section of Pompton Lakes experiences flooding.
  At 12.5 feet, Several residences in Pompton Lakes, along Riveredge 
  Drive, take on water.
  At 13.5 feet, Hamburg Turnpike is closed between Route 202 and 
  Riverview Road. Many residences are flooded south of Dawes Highway.
  At 14.5 feet, Major flooding with evacuations. Flooding worsened 
  by the confluence of the Pompton River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:15 AM EST Tuesday was 15.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this evening and continue falling to 9.2 feet early Friday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    14.5 feet on 09/02/2021.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Ramapo River
Pompton Lakes   11.5  14.6 Tue 3 am   10.1 9.4       15.9 4 pm 12/18


&&

LAT...LON 4096 7431 4095 7425 4096 7425 4098 7424
      4100 7430 4099 7432


$$

MJL

616 
WGUS81 KPHI 191636
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1136 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

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

  Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes affecting Morris, Passaic and 
  Bergen Counties.



For the Ramapo River...including Pompton Lakes...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.

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.

&&

NJC003-027-031-200445-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231220T0645Z/
/PPTN4.3.ER.231218T1037Z.231218T2150Z.231220T0000Z.NO/
1136 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Nuisance, low lying flooding, occurs near 
  the dam in the Pompton Lakes.
  At 11.5 feet, South section of Pompton Lakes experiences flooding.
  At 12.5 feet, Several residences in Pompton Lakes, along Riveredge 
  Drive, take on water.
  At 13.5 feet, Hamburg Turnpike is closed between Route 202 and 
  Riverview Road. Many residences are flooded south of Dawes Highway.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:15 AM EST Tuesday was 15.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this evening and continue falling to 9.1 feet Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    13.0 feet on 12/24/2007.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Ramapo River
Pompton Lakes   11.5  13.0 Tue 11 a   9.9  9.4      Crested & falling
&&

LAT...LON 4096 7431 4095 7425 4096 7425 4098 7424
      4100 7430 4099 7432


$$

Kruzdlo

894 
WGUS81 KPHI 200424
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1124 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

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

  Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes affecting Passaic, Bergen and 
  Morris Counties.



NJC003-027-031-200530-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231220T0424Z/
/PPTN4.3.ER.231218T1037Z.231218T2150Z.231219T2231Z.NO/
1124 PM EST Tue Dec 19 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet and falling.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7
    feet just after midnight tonight.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Ramapo River
Pompton Lakes   11.5  10.6 Tue 11 p   9.6  9.2        10.7 1am 12/20


&&

LAT...LON 4096 7431 4095 7425 4096 7425 4098 7424
      4100 7430 4099 7432


$$

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, 8:12 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Passaic	44 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.