Flood Warning until 04:00PM
...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 3:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 2.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - 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:
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 afternoon at 400 PM EDT.
Address/Location
Lumberton Twp. Emergency Services
35 Municipal Dr
Lumberton, NJ 08048
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-267-1111
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