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Lumberton Twp. Emergency Services
Sunday March 24th, 2024 :: 08:46 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 08:00PM Tuesday

...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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.

* 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 8:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 2.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 2.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain at 2.6 feet until just after midnight tonight. 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 2.6 feet on 10/20/1996. - 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. 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 Monday morning at 900 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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