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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Jan 9, 2024, 3:23 PM EST for Morris County, Passaic County, New Jersey. It took effect at Jan 10, 2024, 1:29 AM EST. It was in force for 46 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2024, 3:23 PM EST (20:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 10, 2024, 1:29 AM EST
- Expired
- Jan 11, 2024, 11:39 PM EST
- In force
- 46 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Major
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 20:22 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 20.37 ft at Jan 10, 2024, 4:00 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.
371
WGUS41 KPHI 092023
FLWPHI
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
323 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
...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...Major 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 330 AM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-100830-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0002.240110T1349Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T1349Z.240111T0600Z.240112T1200Z.NO/
323 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO EARLY FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Friday afternoon.
* 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 2:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 19.5 feet early Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage 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 9.6 Tue 2 pm 17.6 18.7 19.5 1am 1/11
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
Kruzdlo14 follow-up statements
044
WGUS81 KPHI 100335
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1035 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
...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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1045 AM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-101545-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0002.240110T1349Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T1140Z.240111T0000Z.240112T0600Z.NO/
1035 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO EARLY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Friday afternoon.
* 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 10:15 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 19.6 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
19.6 feet on 09/02/2021.
- 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 11.7 Tue 10 p 19.4 16.0 19.6 7pm 1/10
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
AKL370
WGUS81 KPHI 100602
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
102 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...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...Major 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 afternoon at 115 PM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-101815-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0002.240110T0750Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0841Z.240111T0000Z.240112T0800Z.NO/
102 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* 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 12:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early this morning to a crest of 20.2 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Friday 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 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Pompton River
Pompton Plains 16.0 14.7 Wed 12 a 19.8 16.3 20.2 7pm 1/10
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
AKL217
WGUS81 KPHI 100629
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
129 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...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...Major 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 afternoon at 130 PM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-101830-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0002.240110T0629Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0712Z.240111T0000Z.240112T0800Z.NO/
129 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING TO EARLY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...From early this morning to early Friday afternoon.
* 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 1:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early this morning to a crest of 20.2 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Friday 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 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Pompton River
Pompton Plains 16.0 15.7 Wed 1 am 19.8 16.3 20.2 7pm 1/10
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
AKL609
WGUS81 KPHI 100759
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
259 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...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.
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 300 PM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-102000-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0631Z.240111T0000Z.240112T0800Z.NO/
259 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* 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 2:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:15 AM EST Wednesday was 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday 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 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Pompton River
Pompton Plains 16.0 16.5 Wed 2 am 19.8 16.3 20.2 7pm 1/10
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
AKL709
WGUS81 KPHI 101018
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
518 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...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...
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.
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 530 PM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-102230-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0631Z.240111T0000Z.240112T1012Z.NO/
518 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* 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 4:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 AM EST Wednesday was 17.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.7
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.4 feet on 04/03/2005.
- 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 17.5 Wed 4 am 19.7 15.7 20.7 7pm 1/10
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
AKL820
WGUS81 KPHI 101121
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
621 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...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.
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 630 PM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-102330-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0631Z.240111T0000Z.240112T1012Z.NO/
621 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* 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 5:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 18.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:45 AM EST Wednesday was 18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.7
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.4 feet on 04/03/2005.
- 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 18.1 Wed 5 am 19.7 15.7 20.7 7pm 1/10
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
AKL783
WGUS81 KPHI 101439
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
939 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...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.
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 945 PM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-110245-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0631Z.240111T0000Z.240112T0900Z.NO/
939 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* 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 9:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM EST Wednesday was 19.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.6
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.4 feet on 04/03/2005.
- 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 19.3 Wed 9 am 19.6 15.5 20.6 7pm 1/10
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
Kruzdlo478
WGUS81 KPHI 102013
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
313 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...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.
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 late tonight at 315 AM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-110815-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0631Z.240110T1915Z.240112T0336Z.NO/
313 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* 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 2:15 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 20.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:15 PM EST Wednesday was 20.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 14.3 feet early
Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.3 feet on 09/08/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (1 pm) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Pompton River
Pompton Plains 16.0 20.3 Wed 2 pm 17.7 13.8 20.5 7pm 1/10
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
Kruzdlo636
WGUS81 KPHI 110301
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1001 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...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...
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 morning at 1015 AM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-111515-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0631Z.240110T2030Z.240112T0524Z.NO/
1001 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* 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 9:15 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 20.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 PM EST Wednesday was 20.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river crested earlier this evening, and is
expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and
continue falling to 15.3 feet Saturday evening, followed by
an additional rise Saturday night into Sunday.
- 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 (7 pm) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Stg Time Date
Pompton River
Pompton Plains 16.0 20.1 Wed 9 pm 16.9 13.2 MSG unknown
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
AAD576
WGUS81 KPHI 110823
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
323 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
...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...Moderate 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 afternoon at 330 PM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-112030-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0631Z.240110T2030Z.240112T0320Z.NO/
323 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 3:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:15 AM EST Thursday was 20.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 15.4 feet early
Sunday 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 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Stg Time Date
Pompton River
Pompton Plains 16.0 19.3 Thu 3 am 15.6 12.7 Crested
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
Wunderlin529
WGUS81 KPHI 111037
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
537 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
...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...Moderate 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 afternoon at 545 PM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-112245-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.2.ER.240110T0631Z.240110T2030Z.240112T0430Z.NO/
537 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 5:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 19.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:15 AM EST Thursday was 20.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 15.5 feet early
Sunday 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 (7 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Stg Time Date
Pompton River
Pompton Plains 16.0 19.0 Thu 5 am 15.0 13.5 Crested
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
Wunderlin547
WGUS81 KPHI 111407
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
907 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
...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...
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 evening at 915 PM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-120215-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0631Z.240110T2030Z.240112T0040Z.NO/
907 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 8:15 AM EST Thursday the stage was 18.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM EST Thursday was 20.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening. Then additional rises are expected into the
weekend.
- 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 Fri Sat Stg Time Date
Pompton River
Pompton Plains 16.0 18.4 Thu 8 am 14.4 12.9 Crested & Falling
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
Kruzdlo037
WGUS81 KPHI 120141
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
841 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Morris and Passaic
Counties.
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 late tonight at 100 AM EST.
&&
NJC027-031-120600-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T0600Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0631Z.240110T2030Z.240112T0330Z.NO/
841 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Pompton River at Pompton Plains.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight 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 8:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM EST Thursday was 20.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by
around midnight. Levels will continue to fall Friday. More
rains will arrive Friday night and levels will rise again
this weekend.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.4 feet on 08/23/2021.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (7 pm) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Stg Time Date
Pompton River
Pompton Plains 16.0 16.4 Thu 8 pm 13.3 15.4 Crested & Falling
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
PO940
WGUS81 KPHI 120439
FLSPHI
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1139 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in New
Jersey...
Pompton River At Pompton Plains affecting Passaic and Morris
Counties.
NJC027-031-120545-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T0439Z/
/PPPN4.3.ER.240110T0631Z.240110T2030Z.240112T0321Z.NO/
1139 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Pompton River At Pompton
Plains.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 PM EST Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise again this weekend
to a crest of 15.8 feet early Sunday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Stream Fld Observed Fcsts (1 am) Crest
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Stg Time Date
Pompton River
Pompton Plains 16.0 15.8 Thu 11 p 12.7 15.8 Crested & Falling
&&
LAT...LON 4090 7424 4095 7425 4096 7431 4089 7429
$$
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Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 5:03 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | PHI | Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth and 2 more | 38 hr |
| Jan 9, 3:18 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Bergen, Morris, Passaic | 41 hr |
| Jan 9, 3:29 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Essex, Morris, Passaic | 9 days |
| Jan 9, 3:37 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Essex, Morris, Passaic | 8 days |
| Jan 9, 3:40 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Essex, Passaic | 21 days |
| Jan 9, 3:45 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Passaic | 51 hr |
| Jan 9, 3:47 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Morris, Passaic | 51 hr |
| Jan 9, 3:50 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Morris | 5 days |
| Jan 9, 3:53 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Somerset | 52 hr |
| Jan 9, 3:56 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Somerset | 23 hr |
| Jan 9, 3:58 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Somerset | 37 hr |
| Jan 9, 4:00 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Somerset | 41 hr |
| Jan 9, 4:25 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Mercer | 19 hr |
| Jan 9, 5:07 PM EST | River Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Somerset | 27 hr |
| Jan 9, 5:58 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer | 8 hr |
| Jan 9, 6:08 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Gloucester, Salem | 9 hr |
| Jan 9, 6:13 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer | 6 hr |
| Jan 9, 6:26 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Warren | 6 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.