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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 9, 2024Morris County, Passaic County, New Jersey

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.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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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.

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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


$$

Kruzdlo
14 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


$$

AKL
370 
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


$$

AKL
217 
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


$$

AKL
609 
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


$$

AKL
709 
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


$$

AKL
820 
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


$$

AKL
783 
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


$$

Kruzdlo
478 
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


$$

Kruzdlo
636 
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


$$

AAD
576 
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


$$

Wunderlin
529 
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


$$

Wunderlin
547 
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


$$

Kruzdlo
037 
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


$$

PO
940 
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


$$

Wunderlin

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 9, 5:03 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth and 2 more38 hr
Jan 9, 3:18 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIBergen, Morris, Passaic41 hr
Jan 9, 3:29 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIEssex, Morris, Passaic9 days
Jan 9, 3:37 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIEssex, Morris, Passaic8 days
Jan 9, 3:40 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIEssex, Passaic21 days
Jan 9, 3:45 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIPassaic51 hr
Jan 9, 3:47 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMorris, Passaic51 hr
Jan 9, 3:50 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMorris5 days
Jan 9, 3:53 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHISomerset52 hr
Jan 9, 3:56 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHISomerset23 hr
Jan 9, 3:58 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMiddlesex, Somerset37 hr
Jan 9, 4:00 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMiddlesex, Somerset41 hr
Jan 9, 4:25 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIMercer19 hr
Jan 9, 5:07 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningPHIHunterdon, Somerset27 hr
Jan 9, 5:58 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer8 hr
Jan 9, 6:08 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIGloucester, Salem9 hr
Jan 9, 6:13 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIHunterdon, Mercer6 hr
Jan 9, 6:26 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningPHIHunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Warren6 hr

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