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River Flood Warning 6, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 9, 2024Passaic County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this river flood warning at Jan 9, 2024, 3:45 PM EST for Passaic County, New Jersey. It took effect at Jan 10, 2024, 1:45 AM EST. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jan 9, 2024, 3:45 PM EST (20:45 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 10, 2024, 1:45 AM EST
Expired: Jan 11, 2024, 6:53 PM EST
In force: 41 hr
Issued by: NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Passaic County, NJ

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:48 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 Wanaque River at Wanaque (WNQN4). The gauge peaked at 7.29 ft at Jan 10, 2024, 9:00 AM EST.

Action stage: 5 ft
Minor stage: 6 ft
Moderate stage: 8 ft
Major stage: 9 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01387000, 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.

523 
WGUS41 KPHI 092045
FLWPHI

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
345 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...

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



For the Wanaque River...including Wanaque Dam...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 345 AM EST.

&&

NJC031-100845-
/O.NEW.KPHI.FL.W.0006.240110T1630Z-000000T0000Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T1630Z.240111T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
345 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wanaque River at Wanaque Dam.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters 
  rise around Wilderness Island Park.
  At 6.0 feet, John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park 
  floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots 
  and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
  At 7.0 feet, Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light 
  industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. 
  VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on 
  Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.
  At 8.0 feet, The athletic fields at Back Beach Park in Wanaque 
  flood. Flooding expands across the light industrial area off of 
  Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes. Flooding also expands across VFW 
  Way in Pompton Lakes. Backyard flooding worsens on Henderson Court 
  and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes. Basement flooding is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:10 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 2.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 7.8
    feet early Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.9 feet on 08/29/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   2.3  Tue 3 pm   6.5  7.4        7.8 1am 1/11


&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

Kruzdlo

10 follow-up statements

164 
WGUS81 KPHI 100339
FLSPHI

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1039 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

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

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



For the Wanaque River...including Wanaque Dam...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 Wednesday morning at 1045 AM EST.

&&

NJC031-101545-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0006.240110T0830Z-000000T0000Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T0918Z.240110T1800Z.240112T1030Z.NO/
1039 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wanaque River at Wanaque Dam.

* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters 
  rise around Wilderness Island Park.
  At 6.0 feet, John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park 
  floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots 
  and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
  At 7.0 feet, Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light 
  industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. 
  VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on 
  Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.
  At 8.0 feet, The athletic fields at Back Beach Park in Wanaque 
  flood. Flooding expands across the light industrial area off of 
  Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes. Flooding also expands across VFW 
  Way in Pompton Lakes. Backyard flooding worsens on Henderson Court 
  and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes. Basement flooding is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:10 PM EST Tuesday the stage was 4.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tonight to a crest of 7.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
    It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.6 feet on 06/01/1952.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   4.0  Tue 10 p   7.6  6.3        7.7 1pm 1/10


&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

AKL

808 
WGUS81 KPHI 100645
FLSPHI

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

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

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



For the Wanaque River...including Wanaque Dam...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 afternoon at 145 PM EST.

&&

NJC031-101845-
/O.EXT.KPHI.FL.W.0006.240110T0645Z-000000T0000Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T0708Z.240110T1800Z.240112T1030Z.NO/
145 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wanaque River at Wanaque Dam.

* WHEN...From early this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters 
  rise around Wilderness Island Park.
  At 6.0 feet, John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park 
  floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots 
  and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
  At 7.0 feet, Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light 
  industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. 
  VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on 
  Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.
  At 8.0 feet, The athletic fields at Back Beach Park in Wanaque 
  flood. Flooding expands across the light industrial area off of 
  Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes. Flooding also expands across VFW 
  Way in Pompton Lakes. Backyard flooding worsens on Henderson Court 
  and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes. Basement flooding is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:10 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 5.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early this morning to a crest of 7.7 feet this afternoon. It
    will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.6 feet on 06/01/1952.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   5.8  Wed 1 am   7.6  6.3        7.7 1pm 1/10


&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

AKL

596 
WGUS81 KPHI 100822
FLSPHI

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

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

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



For the Wanaque River...including Wanaque Dam...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.

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.

&&

NJC031-102030-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T0628Z.240110T1800Z.240112T1030Z.NO/
322 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Wanaque River at Wanaque Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters 
  rise around Wilderness Island Park.
  At 6.0 feet, John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park 
  floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots 
  and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
  At 7.0 feet, Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light 
  industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. 
  VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on 
  Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.
  At 8.0 feet, The athletic fields at Back Beach Park in Wanaque 
  flood. Flooding expands across the light industrial area off of 
  Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes. Flooding also expands across VFW 
  Way in Pompton Lakes. Backyard flooding worsens on Henderson Court 
  and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes. Basement flooding is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:10 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:10 AM EST Wednesday was 6.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.7
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.6 feet on 06/01/1952.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   6.6  Wed 3 am   7.6  6.3        7.7 1pm 1/10


&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

AKL

522 
WGUS81 KPHI 101029
FLSPHI

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

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

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



For the Wanaque River...including Wanaque Dam...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.

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.

&&

NJC031-102230-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T0628Z.240110T1800Z.240112T1030Z.NO/
529 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Wanaque River at Wanaque Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters 
  rise around Wilderness Island Park.
  At 6.0 feet, John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park 
  floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots 
  and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
  At 7.0 feet, Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light 
  industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. 
  VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on 
  Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.
  At 8.0 feet, The athletic fields at Back Beach Park in Wanaque 
  flood. Flooding expands across the light industrial area off of 
  Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes. Flooding also expands across VFW 
  Way in Pompton Lakes. Backyard flooding worsens on Henderson Court 
  and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes. Basement flooding is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:10 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 5:10 AM EST Wednesday was 7.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.8
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.9 feet on 08/29/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   6.9  Wed 5 am   7.4  5.9        7.8 1pm 1/10


&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

AKL

978 
WGUS81 KPHI 101443
FLSPHI

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

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

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



For the Wanaque River...including Wanaque Dam...Minor 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.

&&

NJC031-110245-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T0628Z.240110T1800Z.240112T0600Z.NO/
943 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Wanaque River at Wanaque Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters 
  rise around Wilderness Island Park.
  At 6.0 feet, John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park 
  floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots 
  and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
  At 7.0 feet, Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light 
  industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. 
  VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on 
  Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.
  At 8.0 feet, The athletic fields at Back Beach Park in Wanaque 
  flood. Flooding expands across the light industrial area off of 
  Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes. Flooding also expands across VFW 
  Way in Pompton Lakes. Backyard flooding worsens on Henderson Court 
  and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes. Basement flooding is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:10 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:10 AM EST Wednesday was 7.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.9
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.9 feet on 08/29/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   7.4  Wed 9 am   7.3  5.5        7.9 1pm 1/10


&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

Kruzdlo

640 
WGUS81 KPHI 101955
FLSPHI

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

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

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



For the Wanaque River...including Wanaque Dam...Minor 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 300 AM EST.

&&

NJC031-110800-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T0628Z.240110T1420Z.240111T2024Z.NO/
255 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...Wanaque River at Wanaque Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters 
  rise around Wilderness Island Park.
  At 6.0 feet, John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park 
  floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots 
  and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
  At 7.0 feet, Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light 
  industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. 
  VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on 
  Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.
  At 8.0 feet, The athletic fields at Back Beach Park in Wanaque 
  flood. Flooding expands across the light industrial area off of 
  Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes. Flooding also expands across VFW 
  Way in Pompton Lakes. Backyard flooding worsens on Henderson Court 
  and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes. Basement flooding is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:10 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 7.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 2:10 PM EST Wednesday was 7.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow
    afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.3 feet on 02/03/1973.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   7.1  Wed 2 pm   6.2  4.1          Cresting    


&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

Kruzdlo

226 
WGUS81 KPHI 110253
FLSPHI

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

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

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



For the Wanaque River...including Wanaque Dam...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 Thursday morning at 1000 AM EST.

&&

NJC031-111500-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T0628Z.240110T1420Z.240111T2230Z.NO/
953 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...Wanaque River at Wanaque Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters 
  rise around Wilderness Island Park.
  At 6.0 feet, John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park 
  floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots 
  and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
  At 7.0 feet, Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light 
  industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. 
  VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on 
  Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:10 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 6.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:10 PM EST Wednesday was 7.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.8 feet on 04/17/2007.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   6.7  Wed 9 pm   5.9  4.2          Crested   


&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

Robertson

267 
WGUS81 KPHI 110828
FLSPHI

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

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

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



For the Wanaque River...including Wanaque Dam...Minor 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.

&&

NJC031-112030-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T0628Z.240110T1420Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
328 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...Wanaque River at Wanaque Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters 
  rise around Wilderness Island Park.
  At 6.0 feet, John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park 
  floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots 
  and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:10 AM EST Thursday the stage was 6.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:10 AM EST Thursday was 7.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late Saturday evening and continue rising to 6.2 feet early
    Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.3 feet on 06/06/1992.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   6.5  Thu 3 am   5.4  4.1         Crested  


&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

Wunderlin

211 
WGUS81 KPHI 111414
FLSPHI

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

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

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



For the Wanaque River...including Wanaque Dam...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.

&&

NJC031-120215-
/O.CON.KPHI.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T0628Z.240110T1420Z.240111T2100Z.NO/
914 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...Wanaque River at Wanaque Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters 
  rise around Wilderness Island Park.
  At 6.0 feet, John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park 
  floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots 
  and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
  At 7.0 feet, Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light 
  industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. 
  VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on 
  Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:10 AM EST Thursday the stage was 6.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:10 AM EST Thursday was 7.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late this afternoon. Then additional rises are expected into
    the weekend.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.3 feet on 06/22/1972.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   6.3  Thu 8 am   5.0  3.9    Crested & Falling
&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

Kruzdlo

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WGUS81 KPHI 112353
FLSPHI

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

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

  Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam affecting Passaic County.



NJC031-120100-
/O.CAN.KPHI.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240111T2353Z/
/WNQN4.1.ER.240110T0628Z.240110T1420Z.240114T1200Z.NO/
653 PM EST Thu Jan 11 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Wanaque River At Wanaque Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:10 PM EST Thursday the stage was 5.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river level will continue to fall tonight and
    Friday. Additional rains Friday night will create additional
    river rises this weekend.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Wanaque River
Wanaque Dam     6.0   5.9  Thu 6 pm   3.8  5.5     Crested & Falling


&&

LAT...LON 4107 7430 4106 7423 4098 7426 4099 7432


$$

PO

The office that day

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, 3:23 PM EST	River Flood Warning	PHI	Morris, Passaic	56 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, 3:47 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.