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River Flood Warning 22, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 9, 2024Delaware County, Pennsylvania

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Jan 9, 2024, 7:00 PM EST for Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jan 9, 2024, 7:00 PM EST (00:00 UTC)
Expired: Jan 10, 2024, 6:59 AM EST
In force: 12 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Moderate

County Delaware County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Chester Creek near Chester (CHSP1). The gauge peaked at 12.55 ft at Jan 10, 2024, 12:00 AM EST.

Action stage: 7 ft
Minor stage: 8 ft
Moderate stage: 10 ft
Major stage: 14 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01477000, 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.

428 
WGUS41 KPHI 100000
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
700 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Pennsylvania...

  Chester Creek Near Chester affecting Delaware County.



For the Chester Creek...including Chester...Moderate 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 Wednesday morning at 700 AM EST.

&&

PAC045-101200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0022.240110T0000Z-240110T1400Z/
/CHSP1.2.ER.240109T2357Z.240110T0200Z.240110T0731Z.NO/
700 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Chester Creek near Chester.

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

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The creek floods adjacent open land.
  At 10.5 feet, Flood damage, adjacent to the creek, begins in the 
  city of Chester.
  At 11.5 feet, Parker and Kerlin Streets flood. The 600 to 1300 
  blocks of Parker Street are subject to evacuations. The 1300-1400 
  blocks of Kerlin Street are also subject to evacuations.
  At 12.5 feet, The Parker Manor section of Chester is subject to 
  evacuations.
  At 13.0 feet, Chester Creek Road floods in Brookhaven Borough. 
  Closures are possible between Dutton Mill Road and Bridgewater 
  Road. Mt. Alverno Road between Middletown and Aston is closed due 
  to flooding.
  At 14.0 feet, Chester Creek Road near West Knowlton Road floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:46 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 7.0 feet and rising.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening
    to 13.0 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood
    stage just after midnight tonight to 2.9 feet and begin
    rising again tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 3.1 feet
    tomorrow evening. It will then fall to 2.9 feet and begin
    rising again late tomorrow evening. It will then rise again
    but remain below flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.2 feet on 04/02/2005.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Chester Creek
Chester         8.0   7.0  Tue 6 pm   3.1  MSG        13.0 9pm 1/09


&&

LAT...LON 3991 7542 3985 7534 3981 7540 3987 7547


$$

Hoeflich

5 follow-up statements

795 
WGUS81 KPHI 100024
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
724 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Pennsylvania...

  Chester Creek Near Chester affecting Delaware County.



For the Chester Creek...including Chester...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.

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 Wednesday morning at 730 AM EST.

&&

PAC045-101230-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240110T1400Z/
/CHSP1.2.ER.240109T2357Z.240110T0200Z.240110T0731Z.NO/
724 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Chester Creek near Chester.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The creek floods adjacent open land.
  At 10.5 feet, Flood damage, adjacent to the creek, begins in the 
  city of Chester.
  At 11.5 feet, Parker and Kerlin Streets flood. The 600 to 1300 
  blocks of Parker Street are subject to evacuations. The 1300-1400 
  blocks of Kerlin Street are also subject to evacuations.
  At 12.5 feet, The Parker Manor section of Chester is subject to 
  evacuations.
  At 13.0 feet, Chester Creek Road floods in Brookhaven Borough. 
  Closures are possible between Dutton Mill Road and Bridgewater 
  Road. Mt. Alverno Road between Middletown and Aston is closed due 
  to flooding.
  At 14.0 feet, Chester Creek Road near West Knowlton Road floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:16 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 8.0 feet and rising.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:16 PM EST Tuesday was 8.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise to 13.0 feet late this
    evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after
    midnight tonight to 2.9 feet and begin rising again tomorrow
    afternoon. It will rise to 3.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will
    then fall to 2.9 feet and begin rising again late tomorrow
    evening. It will then rise again but remain below flood
    stage.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.2 feet on 04/02/2005.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Chester Creek
Chester         8.0   8.0  Tue 7 pm   3.1  MSG        13.0 9pm 1/09


&&

LAT...LON 3991 7542 3985 7534 3981 7540 3987 7547


$$

Hoeflich

593 
WGUS81 KPHI 100229
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
929 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Pennsylvania...

  Chester Creek Near Chester affecting Delaware County.



For the Chester Creek...including Chester...Moderate 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.

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

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 900 AM EST.

&&

PAC045-101400-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240110T1400Z/
/CHSP1.2.ER.240109T2357Z.240110T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
929 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Chester Creek near Chester.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The creek floods adjacent open land.
  At 10.5 feet, Flood damage, adjacent to the creek, begins in the 
  city of Chester.
  At 11.5 feet, Parker and Kerlin Streets flood. The 600 to 1300 
  blocks of Parker Street are subject to evacuations. The 1300-1400 
  blocks of Kerlin Street are also subject to evacuations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:16 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 10.1 feet and rising.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:16 PM EST Tuesday was 10.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise to 11.1 feet just after
    midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tonight to 2.4 feet and begin rising again late tomorrow
    evening. It will rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening
    and continue to rise to 9.2 feet early Thursday morning. It
    will then fall again but remain above flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.2 feet on 01/19/1996.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (9 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Wed  Thu        Stg Time Date

Chester Creek
Chester         8.0   10.1 Tue 9 pm   2.5  MSG        11.1 11pm 1/09


&&

LAT...LON 3991 7542 3985 7534 3981 7540 3987 7547


$$

Hoeflich

469 
WGUS81 KPHI 100613
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
113 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Pennsylvania...

  Chester Creek Near Chester affecting Delaware County.



For the Chester Creek...including Chester...Moderate 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.

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

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 morning at 900 AM EST.

&&

PAC045-101400-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240110T1400Z/
/CHSP1.2.ER.240109T2357Z.240110T0516Z.240110T0915Z.NO/
113 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Chester Creek near Chester.

* WHEN...Until late this morning.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The creek floods adjacent open land.
  At 10.5 feet, Flood damage, adjacent to the creek, begins in the 
  city of Chester.
  At 11.5 feet, Parker and Kerlin Streets flood. The 600 to 1300 
  blocks of Parker Street are subject to evacuations. The 1300-1400 
  blocks of Kerlin Street are also subject to evacuations.
  At 12.5 feet, The Parker Manor section of Chester is subject to 
  evacuations.
  At 13.0 feet, Chester Creek Road floods in Brookhaven Borough. 
  Closures are possible between Dutton Mill Road and Bridgewater 
  Road. Mt. Alverno Road between Middletown and Aston is closed due 
  to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:47 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet and
    falling.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:47 AM EST Wednesday was 12.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early this morning and continue falling to 3.1 feet late
    tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.2 feet on 04/02/2005.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Chester Creek
Chester         8.0   12.4 Wed 12 a   3.2  MSG    Crested & Falling


&&

LAT...LON 3991 7542 3985 7534 3981 7540 3987 7547


$$

Hoeflich

902 
WGUS81 KPHI 100929
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
429 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Pennsylvania...

  Chester Creek Near Chester affecting Delaware County.



For the Chester Creek...including Chester...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.

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

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 morning at 900 AM EST.

&&

PAC045-101400-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240110T1400Z/
/CHSP1.2.ER.240109T2357Z.240110T0516Z.240110T1046Z.NO/
429 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Chester Creek near Chester.

* WHEN...Until late this morning.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, The creek floods adjacent open land.
  At 10.5 feet, Flood damage, adjacent to the creek, begins in the 
  city of Chester.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:16 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 9.9 feet and falling.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:16 AM EST Wednesday was 12.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early this morning and continue falling to 3.0 feet this
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.5 feet on 03/13/2010.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (unknown      Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    d1   d2         Stg Time Date

Chester Creek
Chester         8.0   9.9  Wed 4 am   MSG  MSG     Crested & Falling


&&

LAT...LON 3991 7542 3985 7534 3981 7540 3987 7547


$$

Hoeflich

983 
WGUS81 KPHI 101159
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
659 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Pennsylvania...

  Chester Creek Near Chester affecting Delaware County.



PAC045-101300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-240110T1159Z/
/CHSP1.2.ER.240109T2357Z.240110T0516Z.240110T1128Z.NO/
659 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Chester Creek Near Chester.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:32 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.0 feet this
    evening.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (unknown      Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    d1   d2         Stg Time Date

Chester Creek
Chester         8.0   7.9  Wed 6 am   MSG  MSG         MSG  unknown


&&

LAT...LON 3991 7542 3985 7534 3981 7540 3987 7547


$$

Deal

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 9, 10:12 PM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Montgomery, Philadelphia	21 hr
Jan 9, 11:54 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery	9 hr
Jan 9, 11:54 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Lehigh, Northampton	19 hr
Jan 9, 11:54 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery	18 hr
Jan 10, 12:34 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Philadelphia	15 hr
Jan 10, 1:47 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Chester, Delaware	8 hr
Jan 10, 1:47 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Philadelphia	9 hr
Jan 10, 1:47 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Bucks	10 hr
Jan 10, 1:47 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Montgomery, Philadelphia	9 hr
Jan 10, 2:32 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Berks	9 hr
Jan 10, 2:42 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Chester, Montgomery	12 hr
Jan 10, 2:42 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Chester	3 hr
Jan 10, 3:47 AM EST	Wind Advisory	PHI	Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and 4 more	12 hr
Jan 10, 3:55 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Northampton	14 hr
Jan 10, 4:13 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Carbon, Lehigh	10 hr
Jan 10, 4:22 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Chester	113 min
Jan 10, 6:48 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Montgomery	18 hr
Jan 10, 6:11 PM EST	Coastal Flood Watch	PHI	Bucks, Delaware, Philadelphia	22 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.