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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

May 1, 2023Essex County, Morris County, Passaic County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at May 1, 2023, 3:47 AM EDT for Essex County, Morris County, Passaic County, New Jersey. It took effect at May 1, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 68 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: May 1, 2023, 3:47 AM EDT (07:47 UTC)
In effect from: May 1, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired: May 4, 2023, 3:49 PM EDT
In force: 68 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Essex County, NJ, Morris County, NJ, Passaic County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:47 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 Singac (SIGN4). The gauge peaked at 9.57 ft at May 2, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT.

Action stage: 7 ft
Minor stage: 8.5 ft
Moderate stage: 10 ft
Major stage: 12 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01389010, 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.

978 
WGUS41 KPHI 010747
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
347 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023

...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 Essex, Morris, and Passaic 
  Counties.

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 afternoon by 400 PM EDT.

&&


NJC013-027-031-012000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0009.230502T0000Z-230503T0600Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230502T0000Z.230502T1200Z.230503T0000Z.NO/
347 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River Above Singac.

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

* IMPACTS...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.
  At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to closures.
  At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield begins to 
  flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this evening to a crest of 8.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will
    then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8.9 feet on 08/24/2021.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (2 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Tue  Wed        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Singac          8.5   7.7  Mon 2 am   8.6  8.4        8.7 8am 5/02


&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

Fitzsimmons

10 follow-up statements

515 
WGUS81 KPHI 011603
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1203 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023

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

  Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic 
  Counties.

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 by 1215 AM EDT.

&&


NJC013-027-031-020415-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0009.230502T0000Z-230503T0600Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230501T1800Z.230502T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1203 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Passaic River Above Singac.

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

* IMPACTS...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.
  At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to closures.
  At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield begins to 
  flood.
  At 10.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield begins to flood. Finns 
  Drive, Siesta Drive, and Market street in Wayne are all 
  susceptible to flooding. William Street, Louis Street, and Zeliff 
  Avenue in Little Falls can begin to flood. Portions of Lincoln 
  Park become impassable. The Meadows Golf Club in Lincoln Park 
  floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 8.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 9.3 feet
    tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.3 feet on 04/10/2022.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (2 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Tue  Wed        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Singac          8.5   8.2  Mon 11 a   9.3  9.0        9.3 8am 5/02


&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

Kruzdlo

986 
WGUS81 KPHI 012103
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
503 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023

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

  Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic 
  Counties.

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 by 515 AM EDT.

&&


NJC013-027-031-020915-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0009.230502T0000Z-230503T0600Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230501T1852Z.230502T1200Z.230504T1200Z.NO/
503 PM EDT Mon May 1 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Passaic River Above Singac.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...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.
  At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to closures.
  At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield begins to 
  flood.
  At 10.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield begins to flood. Finns 
  Drive, Siesta Drive, and Market street in Wayne are all 
  susceptible to flooding. William Street, Louis Street, and Zeliff 
  Avenue in Little Falls can begin to flood. Portions of Lincoln 
  Park become impassable. The Meadows Golf Club in Lincoln Park 
  floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 8.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:45 PM EDT Monday was 8.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.3
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.3 feet on 04/10/2022.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (8 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Tue  Wed        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Singac          8.5   8.6  Mon 4 pm   9.3  8.8        9.3 8am 5/02


&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

Kruzdlo

931 
WGUS81 KPHI 020856
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
456 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023

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

  Passaic River Above Singac affecting Essex, Passaic, and Morris 
  Counties.

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.

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

The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 515 PM EDT.

&&


NJC013-027-031-022115-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230503T1200Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230501T1852Z.230502T1200Z.230504T1200Z.NO/
456 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Passaic River Above Singac.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...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.
  At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to closures.
  At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield begins to 
  flood.
  At 10.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield begins to flood. Finns 
  Drive, Siesta Drive, and Market street in Wayne are all 
  susceptible to flooding. William Street, Louis Street, and Zeliff 
  Avenue in Little Falls can begin to flood. Portions of Lincoln 
  Park become impassable. The Meadows Golf Club in Lincoln Park 
  floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 9.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.3
    feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.3 feet on 04/10/2022.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (2 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Wed  Thu        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Singac          8.5   9.3 Tue 4 am    9.2  8.6        9.3 8am 5/02


&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

Brudy

401 
WGUS81 KPHI 021412
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1012 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023

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

  Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic 
  Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

The next statement will be issued this evening by 1015 PM EDT.

&&


NJC013-027-031-030215-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230503T1200Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230501T1852Z.230502T1315Z.230504T0900Z.NO/
1012 AM EDT Tue May 2 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Passaic River Above Singac.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...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.
  At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to closures.
  At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield begins to 
  flood.
  At 10.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield begins to flood. Finns 
  Drive, Siesta Drive, and Market street in Wayne are all 
  susceptible to flooding. William Street, Louis Street, and Zeliff 
  Avenue in Little Falls can begin to flood. Portions of Lincoln 
  Park become impassable. The Meadows Golf Club in Lincoln Park 
  floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 9.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Thursday morning and continue falling to 7.8 feet
    Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.4 feet on 12/23/2018.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (8 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Wed  Thu        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Singac          8.5   9.4  Tue 9 am   9.1  8.4     Approaching Crest


&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

Kruzdlo

169 
WGUS81 KPHI 030200
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1000 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023

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

  Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic 
  Counties.

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.

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

The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 800 AM EDT.

&&


NJC013-027-031-031200-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230503T1200Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230501T1852Z.230503T0015Z.230504T0800Z.NO/
1000 PM EDT Tue May 2 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Passaic River Above Singac.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...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.
  At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to closures.
  At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield begins to 
  flood.
  At 10.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield begins to flood. Finns 
  Drive, Siesta Drive, and Market street in Wayne are all 
  susceptible to flooding. William Street, Louis Street, and Zeliff 
  Avenue in Little Falls can begin to flood. Portions of Lincoln 
  Park become impassable. The Meadows Golf Club in Lincoln Park 
  floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday was 9.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Thursday morning and continue falling to 7.3 feet
    Friday evening.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.7 feet on 05/03/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (8 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Wed  Thu        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Singac          8.5   9.6  Tue 9 pm   8.9  7.9         Near Crest 


&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

Hoeflich

060 
WGUS81 KPHI 031132
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
732 AM EDT Wed May 3 2023

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

  Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic 
  Counties.

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.

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

The next statement will be issued this evening by 730 PM EDT.

&&


NJC013-027-031-032345-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230504T1000Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230501T1852Z.230503T0015Z.230504T0800Z.NO/
732 AM EDT Wed May 3 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Passaic River Above Singac.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...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.
  At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to closures.
  At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield begins to 
  flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to slowly
    fall today. It is forecasted to fall below flood stage around
    dawn Thursday.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.4 feet on 12/23/2018.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (8 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Thu  Fri        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Singac          8.5   9.4  Wed 6 am   8.3  7.6        9.4 8am 5/03


&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

PO

234 
WGUS81 KPHI 031852 RRA
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
252 PM EDT Wed May 3 2023

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

  Passaic River Above Singac affecting Morris, Essex, and Passaic 
  Counties.

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.

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

The next statement will be issued late tonight by 300 AM EDT.

&&


NJC013-027-031-040700-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230504T1000Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230501T1852Z.230503T0015Z.230504T0800Z.NO/
252 PM EDT Wed May 3 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Passaic River Above Singac.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...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.
  At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to closures.
  At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield begins to 
  flood.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet and continues
    to fall slowly.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 1:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 9.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Thursday and continue falling to 6.8 feet Saturday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.3 feet on 04/10/2022.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (2 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Thu  Fri        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Singac          8.5   9.2  Wed 1 pm   8.0  7.2         MSG  unknown


&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

PO

472 
WGUS81 KPHI 040250
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1050 PM EDT Wed May 3 2023

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

  Passaic River Above Singac affecting Essex, Passaic, and Morris 
  Counties.

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 Thursday morning by 900 AM EDT.

&&


NJC013-027-031-041300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230504T1300Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230501T1852Z.230503T0015Z.230504T1200Z.NO/
1050 PM EDT Wed May 3 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Passaic River Above Singac.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...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.
  At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to closures.
  At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield begins to 
  flood.
  At 10.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield begins to flood. Finns 
  Drive, Siesta Drive, and Market street in Wayne are all 
  susceptible to flooding. William Street, Louis Street, and Zeliff 
  Avenue in Little Falls can begin to flood. Portions of Lincoln 
  Park become impassable. The Meadows Golf Club in Lincoln Park 
  floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 9.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.5 feet Saturday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.1 feet on 11/28/2018.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (8 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Thu  Fri        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Singac          8.5   9.1  Wed 9 pm   7.9  7.0          Crested   


&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

Staarmann

342 
WGUS81 KPHI 041246
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
846 AM EDT Thu May 4 2023

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

  Passaic River Above Singac affecting Passaic, Essex, and Morris 
  Counties.

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.

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

The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 400 PM EDT.

&&


NJC013-027-031-042000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230504T2000Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230501T1852Z.230503T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
846 AM EDT Thu May 4 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Passaic River Above Singac.

* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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.
  At 9.0 feet, Two Bridges Road in Fairfield is subject to closures.
  At 9.5 feet, Camp Lane and Marginal Road in Fairfield begins to 
  flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 AM EDT Thursday was 9.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river level will continue to slowly fall
    today.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8.9 feet on 08/24/2021.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (8 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Fri  Sat        Stg Time Date

Passaic River
Singac          8.5   8.7  Thu 7 am   7.4  6.8         MSG  unknown


&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

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WGUS81 KPHI 041949
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
349 PM EDT Thu May 4 2023

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

  Passaic River Above Singac affecting Essex, Morris and Passaic 
  Counties.

NJC013-027-031-042100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230504T2000Z/
/SIGN4.1.ER.230501T1852Z.230503T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
349 PM EDT Thu May 4 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Passaic River Above Singac.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 2:45 PM EDT Thursday was 9.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this afternoon and continue falling to 6.3 feet Sunday
    morning.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4093 7424 4092 7423 4086 7425 4088 7427
      4088 7435 4093 7433


$$

DBR

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 30, 8:34 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth	100 min
Apr 30, 8:55 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Gloucester	3 hr
Apr 30, 10:14 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex	3 hr
Apr 30, 10:31 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Somerset	24 hr
Apr 30, 10:34 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington	13 hr
Apr 30, 10:37 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	PHI	Essex, Morris, Passaic	6 days
Apr 30, 10:49 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Hunterdon, Warren	50 min
Apr 30, 11:03 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	PHI	Middlesex, Morris, Somerset	117 min
Apr 30, 11:11 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Passaic	32 hr
Apr 30, 11:39 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Warren	5 hr
May 1, 12:15 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	PHI		90 min
May 1, 12:17 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	PHI		88 min
May 1, 12:28 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris	48 hr
May 1, 12:47 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and 1 more	10 hr
May 1, 1:40 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	PHI		65 min
May 1, 1:41 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	PHI		64 min
May 1, 2:33 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington	7 hr
May 1, 3:50 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	PHI	Somerset	27 hr
May 1, 7:46 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Monmouth, Ocean	9 hr
May 1, 8:00 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem	60 hr
May 1, 10:48 AM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Somerset	6 hr
May 1, 12:18 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	PHI	Essex, Passaic	65 hr
May 1, 12:33 PM EDT	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Atlantic, Camden, Gloucester	54 hr
May 1, 4:38 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Warren	37 min
May 1, 5:16 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	PHI	Morris, Sussex, Warren	44 min

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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.