Flood Warning until 02:51PM
The Flood Warning continues for The North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton.
* At 4:30 AM, the creek level was 4.05 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.5 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* Forecast...The creek will continue rising to near 4.1 feet this morning, then it should begin falling.
* Impact...At 4.2 feet...Homes along Lee Street, Joe Road and Jill Court take on water. Residents along Old Georges Lane and Rancocas Trail are subject to evacuations. Homes in Eastampton, including the ones on East Mae Avenue, are inundated.
* Flood history...This crest compares to a previous crest of 4.2 feet on July 14, 2004.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BURLINGTON, NJ
Instructions:
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGE...Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. The water may be deeper than you think it is.
Address/Location
Township of Southampton
5 Retreat Rd
Southampton Township, NJ 08088
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-859-2736
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SOUTHAMPTON followed by your message, to 888777
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