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Lumberton Twp. Emergency Services
Saturday March 23rd, 2024 :: 09:06 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 09:15AM Sunday

...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.

* WHAT...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 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 2.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - 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

* AFFECTED AREAS: BURLINGTON, NJ

Instructions:

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 Sunday morning at 915 AM EDT.

Address/Location
Lumberton Twp. Emergency Services
35 Municipal Dr
Lumberton, NJ 08048

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-267-1111

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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