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River Flood Warning 33, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 10, 2024Burlington County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Jan 10, 2024, 11:29 AM EST for Burlington County, New Jersey. It took effect at Jan 10, 2024, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jan 10, 2024, 11:29 AM EST (16:29 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 10, 2024, 7:00 PM EST
Expired: Jan 12, 2024, 3:51 AM EST
In force: 33 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Burlington County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton (PEBN4). The gauge peaked at 2.56 ft at Jan 11, 2024, 7:00 AM EST.

Action stage: 2.3 ft
Minor stage: 2.5 ft
Moderate stage: 3.5 ft
Major stage: 4.2 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01467000, 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.

031 
WGUS41 KPHI 101629
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1129 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

  North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton affecting Burlington 
  County.



For the Rancocas Creek...including Pemberton...Minor 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 evening at 1130 PM EST.

&&

NJC005-110430-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0033.240111T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PEBN4.1.ER.240111T0000Z.240111T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton.

* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 2.5 feet, Some minor flooding begins in Eastampton 
  along Rustic, Peninsula, and Paducah Roads. Lee Street, Joe Road, 
  and Jill Court in Southampton also begin to flood.
  At 3.5 feet, Lee Street, Joe Road, and Jill Court in Southampton 
  are subject to evacuations. Old Georges Lane, Rancocas Trail in 
  the Ewansville section of Southampton are also flooded as is Mae 
  Avenue. The flooding in Eastampton spreads to West Railroad Avenue.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 2.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this evening and continue rising to a crest of 2.6 feet just
    after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 2.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    2.6 feet on 10/20/1996.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

North Branch Ran
Pemberton       2.5   2.4  Wed 11 a   2.6  2.5        2.6 1am 1/11


&&

LAT...LON 4001 7482 3998 7466 3998 7459 3993 7457
      3993 7468 3998 7487


$$

Kruzdlo

6 follow-up statements

821 
WGUS81 KPHI 102052
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
352 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

  North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton affecting Burlington 
  County.



For the Rancocas Creek...including Pemberton...Minor 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 400 AM EST.

&&

NJC005-110900-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0033.240111T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PEBN4.1.ER.240111T0000Z.240111T0600Z.240112T1200Z.NO/
352 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton.

* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 2.5 feet, Some minor flooding begins in Eastampton 
  along Rustic, Peninsula, and Paducah Roads. Lee Street, Joe Road, 
  and Jill Court in Southampton also begin to flood.
  At 3.5 feet, Lee Street, Joe Road, and Jill Court in Southampton 
  are subject to evacuations. Old Georges Lane, Rancocas Trail in 
  the Ewansville section of Southampton are also flooded as is Mae 
  Avenue. The flooding in Eastampton spreads to West Railroad Avenue.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 2.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this evening to a crest of 2.6 feet just after midnight
    tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 2.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    2.6 feet on 10/20/1996.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

North Branch Ran
Pemberton       2.5   2.5  Wed 3 pm   2.6  2.4        2.6 1am 1/11


&&

LAT...LON 4001 7482 3998 7466 3998 7459 3993 7457
      3993 7468 3998 7487


$$

Kruzdlo

815 
WGUS81 KPHI 110257 RRA
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
957 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

  North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton affecting Burlington 
  County.



For the Rancocas Creek...including Pemberton...Minor 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.

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

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

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1000 AM EST.

&&

NJC005-111500-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PEBN4.1.ER.240111T0100Z.240111T0600Z.240113T1200Z.NO/
957 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 2.5 feet, Some minor flooding begins in Eastampton 
  along Rustic, Peninsula, and Paducah Roads. Lee Street, Joe Road, 
  and Jill Court in Southampton also begin to flood.
  At 3.5 feet, Lee Street, Joe Road, and Jill Court in Southampton 
  are subject to evacuations. Old Georges Lane, Rancocas Trail in 
  the Ewansville section of Southampton are also flooded as is Mae 
  Avenue. The flooding in Eastampton spreads to West Railroad Avenue.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 2.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 PM EST Wednesday was 2.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.6
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 2.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    2.6 feet on 10/20/1996.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

North Branch Ran
Pemberton       2.5   2.5  Wed 9 pm   2.6  2.5        2.6 1am 1/11


&&

LAT...LON 4001 7482 3998 7466 3998 7459 3993 7457
      3993 7468 3998 7487


$$

PO

341 
WGUS81 KPHI 111447
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
947 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

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

  North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton affecting Burlington 
  County.



For the Rancocas Creek...including Pemberton...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM EST.

&&

NJC005-120300-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PEBN4.1.ER.240111T0100Z.240111T1800Z.240113T1200Z.NO/
947 AM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 2.5 feet, Some minor flooding begins in Eastampton 
  along Rustic, Peninsula, and Paducah Roads. Lee Street, Joe Road, 
  and Jill Court in Southampton also begin to flood.
  At 3.5 feet, Lee Street, Joe Road, and Jill Court in Southampton 
  are subject to evacuations. Old Georges Lane, Rancocas Trail in 
  the Ewansville section of Southampton are also flooded as is Mae 
  Avenue. The flooding in Eastampton spreads to West Railroad Avenue.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM EST Thursday the stage was 2.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 AM EST Thursday was 2.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near or above
    flood stage into Saturday.
  - Flood stage is 2.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    2.6 feet on 10/20/1996.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (7 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Fri  Sat        Stg Time Date

North Branch Ran
Pemberton       2.5   2.6  Thu 9 am   2.5  2.5     At or near crest


&&

LAT...LON 4001 7482 3998 7466 3998 7459 3993 7457
      3993 7468 3998 7487


$$

Kruzdlo

590 
WGUS81 KPHI 120224
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
924 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

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

  North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton affecting Burlington 
  County.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 late tonight at 100 AM EST.

&&

NJC005-120600-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-240112T0600Z/
/PEBN4.1.ER.240111T0100Z.240111T1200Z.240112T0300Z.NO/
924 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 2.5 feet, Some minor flooding begins in Eastampton 
  along Rustic, Peninsula, and Paducah Roads. Lee Street, Joe Road, 
  and Jill Court in Southampton also begin to flood.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 2.52 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM EST Thursday was 2.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river level will continue to slowly fall
    overnight and Friday. More rains are forecast for Friday
    night. Levels may rise again this weekend.
  - Flood stage is 2.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    2.5 feet on 08/24/2021.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (7 pm)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Fri  Sat        Stg Time Date

North Branch Ran
Pemberton       2.5   2.52  Thu 9 pm   2.4  2.4     Crested and 
falling


&&

LAT...LON 4001 7482 3998 7466 3998 7459 3993 7457
      3993 7468 3998 7487


$$

PO

076 
WGUS81 KPHI 120550
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1250 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

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

  North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton affecting Burlington 
  County.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

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

The next statement will be issued early this morning at 400 AM EST.

&&

NJC005-120900-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-240112T0900Z/
/PEBN4.1.ER.240111T0100Z.240111T1200Z.240112T0415Z.NO/
1250 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is still occurring.

* WHERE...North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton.

* WHEN...Until early this morning.

* IMPACTS...At 2.5 feet, Some minor flooding begins in Eastampton 
  along Rustic, Peninsula, and Paducah Roads. Lee Street, Joe Road, 
  and Jill Court in Southampton also begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 2.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river level will continue to slowly fall
    overnight and Friday. More rains are forecast for Friday
    night. Levels may rise again this weekend.
  - Flood stage is 2.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    2.5 feet on 08/24/2021.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (1 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Sat  Sun        Stg Time Date

North Branch Ran
Pemberton       2.5   2.5  Fri 12 a   2.4  2.4    Crested & Falling


&&

LAT...LON 4001 7482 3998 7466 3998 7459 3993 7457
      3993 7468 3998 7487


$$

Wunderlin

038 
WGUS81 KPHI 120851
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
351 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

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

  North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton affecting Burlington 
  County.



NJC005-121000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-240112T0851Z/
/PEBN4.1.ER.240111T0100Z.240111T1200Z.240112T0415Z.NO/
351 AM EST Fri Jan 12 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 2.47 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will fall to 2.4 feet and then begin
    rising early Sunday morning. It will then rise again to 2.5
    feet early Sunday afternoon.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Stream          Fld   Observed        Fcsts (1 am)        Crest
Location        Stg   Stg Day/Time    Sat  Sun        Stg Time Date

North Branch Ran
Pemberton       2.5   2.47 Fri 3 am   2.4  2.4        2.4 1am 1/13


&&

LAT...LON 4001 7482 3998 7466 3998 7459 3993 7457
      3993 7468 3998 7487


$$

Deal

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 9, 7:22 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Sussex, Warren	5 hr
Jan 9, 9:07 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and 1 more	5 hr
Jan 9, 9:24 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Monmouth, Ocean	5 hr
Jan 9, 10:13 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Cumberland, Salem	4 hr
Jan 9, 10:34 PM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Somerset	5 days
Jan 10, 12:20 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon	14 hr
Jan 10, 12:20 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Warren	8 hr
Jan 10, 12:20 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset	9 hr
Jan 10, 12:20 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon	11 hr
Jan 10, 12:39 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Morris	5 hr
Jan 10, 12:39 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Morris	16 hr
Jan 10, 12:40 AM EST	Gale Warning	PHI		18 hr
Jan 10, 1:49 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Mercer	10 hr
Jan 10, 3:35 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Monmouth, Ocean	5 hr
Jan 10, 3:47 AM EST	Wind Advisory	PHI	Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and 10 more	12 hr
Jan 10, 4:36 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Middlesex, Somerset	4 hr
Jan 10, 5:57 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Somerset	3 days
Jan 10, 7:49 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Sussex, Warren	48 hr
Jan 10, 8:21 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Hunterdon, Morris, Warren	6 hr
Jan 10, 8:44 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	PHI	Monmouth, Ocean	11 hr
Jan 10, 9:13 AM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris	8 hr
Jan 10, 3:26 PM EST	Gale Watch	PHI		24 hr
Jan 10, 6:11 PM EST	Coastal Flood Watch	PHI	Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Ocean	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.