Flood Warning until 05:30AM Thursday
...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...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 5:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 2.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 2.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 2.8 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 2.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 2.8 feet on 12/19/2023. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/phi. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 530 AM 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