Additions/corrections
Storm Data, May, 2005
April 2005
Time Path Path
Local/ Length Width
Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards)
NEW JERSEY, Northeast
NJZ002>006-011 Western Passaic--Bergen--Eastern
Passaic--Essex--Hudson--Union
02 0900EST
04 0700EST
A low pressure system developed in the
Gulf Of Mexico and rapidly intensified
as it moved north to northeast. The low
passed over the Appalachian Mountains
and moved slowly west of the local area
during Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd
and 3rd. Widespread heavy rain along
with embedded heavy showers and
thunderstorms occurred with this
system. Storm Total Rainfall amounts
ranged from 1.50 to 3.25 inches.
During March 28th and 29th, only 3 to
5 days earlier, another low dumped 1.50
to 3.00 inches of rain across the
region as it moved north to northeast
along the eastern seaboard. Thcse wet
antecedent conditions primcd the local
area for additional widespread flooding
with 3 to 6 inches of rain occurring in
less than 5 days.
Heavy rain caused widespread urban
flooding. Most small streams and rivers
overflowed their banks. In addition,
high wind gusts
from 46 to 57 mph, associated with
heavier showers, downed many trees.
Based on newspaper clippings and
quotes from the NJ State Office of
Emergency Management, the floods along
the Passaic and Delaware Rivers,
forced nearly 6000 residents from their
homes and caused $60 million in
damages; $52.5 million to private
property and $7.5 million to public
property. The flooding affected more
than 3000 single-family homes and
another 140 apartments and businesses.
The Saddle River at Lodi reached its'
flood stage of 6.0 feet at 8:45 pm on
April 2nd. It crested at 6.56 feet at
1:45 am on April 3rd, then receded
below flood stage at 5:45 am.
The Ramapo River at Mahwah reached
its' flood stage of 8.0 feet at 6:45
pm on April 2nd. It crested at 9.87
feet at 9 am on April 3rd, then receded
below its' flood stage at 8 am on April
4th. Major flooding occurred along
Route 202. Glen Gray Road was
completely flooded and Bear Swamp Road
was partially flooded.
The Ho-Ho-Kus Brook reached its' flood
stage of 3.0 at 5:00 pm on April 2nd.
It crested briefly at 3.15 feet at 9
pm, then receded below its' flood
stage at 11:00 pm on April 2nd.
Here are selected rainfall amounts for:
Passaic County--from 2.01 inches at
Wayne to 3.77 inches at Greenwood Lake.
Bergen County--from 1.35 inches at
Woodridge to 3.25 inches at Rutherford.
At Teterboro Airport, 1.81 inches was
measured.
Essex County--from 1.40 inches at
Newark Airport to 2.35 inches at
Montclair.
Hudson County--from 1.78 inches at
Harrison to 2.84 inches at West New
York.
Union County--from 1.50 inches at
Roselle to 2.23 inches at Canoe Brook.
Here are selected peak wind gusts for:
Passaic County--32 mph at Hawthorne on
April 2nd at 4:08 pm.
Bergen County--from 50 mph at Woodridge
and Bergenfield to 68 mph at North
Arlington on April 2nd around 7:30 pm.
At Teterboro Airport, a 54 mph peak
wind gust was measured at 8:26 pm.
Spotters reported numerous trees
downed in North Arlington. Other
spotter reports included a downed tree
and pole on Terrace Ave. near Madison
Ave. in Hasbrouck Heights. Power lines
were downed on Masonicus Road and East
Cresent Ave. in Mahwah. Large branches
and a few trees were downed throughout
the Borough of Wood Ridge.
Essex County--52 mph at Newark Airport
on April 2nd at 7:30 pm. Spotters
reported a tree down in Belleville and
Nutley.
Hudson County--from 44 mph at Kearny
on April 2nd at 7:12 pm to 53 mph at
Jersey City on April 3rd at 5:00 am.
Spotters reported roof damage in
Jersey City and a large tree fell onto
a house in Harrison.
Union County--37 mph at Elizabeth on
April 2nd.
NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest
NJZ008 Morris
01 0000EST
09 1500EST
Heavy rain and widespread flooding
affected the Passaic and Delaware
River Basins. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. In Sussex,
Warren, Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris
Counties, about 1,800 homes and
businesses were flooded, 25 homes were
destroyed. Many of the homes and
businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,000 people were
evacuated from the five counties.
Shelters were opened in schools, fire
houses and churches. Both the Red
Cross and Salvation Army assisted with
the evacuations and distributing food
and drinks. Many major roads were
closed. Total statewide damage from
this storm was estimated at $52
million dollars. The worst damage was
reported in Lambertville (Hunterdon
County) and Trenton (Mercer County).
Miraculously there were no deaths or
major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines
and dryers were destroyed. In many
places, everything that was stored
below ground level was destroyed. The
flood waters dislodged propane and oil
tanks. Some basements were contaminated
with oil. First floor damage included
ruined hardwood floors, furniture,
carpeting, vinyl flooring and dry
walls. The homes that were greatly
affected had their electricity and gas
service turned off and in many
instances had to get the former
replaced. Private wells had to be
tested for contamination.
On April 19th, President George W.
Bush declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
The northeastern part of Morris County
was hit the hardest by flooding along
the Pequannock, Pompton and Passaic
Rivers. Isolated sections of the
Passaic River never went below flood
stage from the flooding on March 28th
as the next batch of heavy rain
arrived. The rain began falling around
Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell heavy
at times during the afternoon into the
early evening. Lighter rain and/or
drizzle fell through the rest of the
night and ended during the morning of
the 3rd. Storm totals averaged around
three inches. About 500 people were
evacuated mainly from Pequannock and
Lincoln Park Boroughs. In Lincoln
Park, thirty streets were closed and
over 100 homes were flooded near the
Pompton and Passaic Rivers. As of
April 8th, about 100 people could not
return to their homes as several
streets were still flooded. In
Pequannock, four major roads were
closed including New Jersey State
Route 23. Schools were closed on
Monday the 4th. All power to the
borough was restored on the 6th. Road
closures due to flooding also occurred
in Dover, Rockaway, Randolph, Denville,
Netcong, Morris and Mount Arlington.
The Rockaway River above the Boonton
Reservoir was above its 5 foot flood
stage from 728 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1118 p.m. EDT on the 4th. It
crested at 6.33 feet at 1030 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. The Rockaway River below
the Boonton Reservoir was above its
5 foot flood stage from 645 p.m. EST
on the 2nd through 1230 a.m. EDT on
the 6th. It crested at 7.19 feet at 1
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Pompton River
at Pompton Plains was above its 16
foot flood stage from 1 122 p.m. EST
on the 2nd through 315 a.m. EDT on the
the 5th. It crested at 20.42 feet at
4 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Pequannock
River at the Macopin Intake Dam was
above its 5.5 foot flood stage from
630 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 830
p.m. EDT on the 4th. It crested at
6.12 feet at 215 p.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The Whippany Creek at Morristown
crested at 6.03 feet at Midnight EST
on the 3rd. It was above its 6 foot
flood stage from 1015 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 315 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The Passaic River at Chatham was above
its 6 foot flood stage from 640 p.m.
EST through 1032 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
It crested at 6.07 feet at 8 p.m. EST
on the 2nd. The river was above flood
stage again from 1030 p.m. EDT on the
3rd through 545 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
It crested at 6.03 feet at 145 a.m.
EDT on the 4th. Farther downstream at
Pine Brook, the Passaic River was
above its 19 foot flood stage from 3
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1130 p.m.
EDT on the 8th. It crested at 20.7
feet at 1045 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
Farther downstream at Two Bridges, the
Passaic River never receded below
flood stage from the March 28th heavy
rain. It remained above the 9 foot
flood stage until 4 p.m. EDT on the
9th. The highest April crest was 13.23
feet at 1115 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
Specific storm totals included 4.20
inches in Chester, 3.80 inches in
Jefferson Township, 3.72 inches in
Ironia, 3.20 inches in Pequannock,
3.00 inches in Morris Plains, 2.72
inches in Marcella, 2.57 inches in
Boonton and 2.33 inches in Morristown.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1 st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1 st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and 28th.
NJZ010 Somerset
02 1125EST
04 1600EST
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. Somerset County
was less affected than counties in the
Passaic and Delaware Basins.
Nevertheless, flooding did occur along
the Raritan and Millstone Rivers as
well as some of its tributaries. But
flooding did not exceed levels reached
with Hurricane Floyd in September 1999
or the floods of January 1996. Rain
started late in the evening on the 1st
and continued throughout the day on
the 2nd. The rain fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon of the 2nd. The
rain tapered off to some spottier
light rain or drizzle during the
evening and overnight and ended during
the morning on the 3rd. Storm totals
averaged between 2 and 3.5 inches. The
heavy rain and flooding forced the
closure of the Griggstown Causeway and
a few streets in Manville Borough. Raw
sewage backed into several homes in
Bernards Township.
Specific storm totals included 3.55
inches in Bridgewater, 3.48 inches in
Neshanic, 3.07 inches in Pottersville,
3.04 inches in Hillsborough, 2.37
inches in Somerville and 2.06 inches
in Blackwells Mills.
The North Branch of the Raritan River
at Raritan was above its 10 foot flood
stage from 1145 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 554 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 10.35 feet at 330 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. Farther downstream, the
North Branch of the Raritan at South
Branch was above its 7 foot flood
stage from 1125 a.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1239 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 8.8 feet at 6 p.m. EST on
the 2nd. The main stem of the Raritan
River at Manville was above its 14
foot flood stage from 1125 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 700 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 16.96 feet at
8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. Farther
downstream at Bound Brook the Raritan
River was above its 28 foot flood stage
from 109 a.m. EST through 957 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd. It crested at 30.54
feet at 1024 a.m. EDT. The Millstone
River at Griggstown was above its 10
foot flood stage from 109 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 5 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
It crested at 14.65 feet at 3 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. Downstream at Weston, the
Millstone River was above its 12.4
foot flood stage from 444 a.m. EDT
through 620 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 13.6 feet at 10 a.m. EDT.
Farther downstream, the Millstone River
at Blackwells Mills was above its 9
foot flood stage from 1130 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 430 a.m. EDT on the
4th. It crested at 11.40 feet at 1027
a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Lamington
River at Burnts Mills was above its 9.5
foot flood stage from 440 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 512 a.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 11.0 feet at
Midnight EST on the 3rd.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1 st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The flooding was exacerbated
by the already wet soil conditions due
to heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th.
NJZ014-016-021- 02 1400EST
023>026 03 0300EST
Strong southeast winds and runoff from
the heavy rain in the Delaware River
caused minor tidal flooding at the
time of the late afternoon and early
evening high tide along the Delaware
River and Delaware Bay. The same
southeast winds caused some minor
tidal flooding at the time of the
overnight high tide along the Atlantic
Coast. The high tide reached 7.9 feet
above mean lower low water at Reedy
Island (New Castle County). Minor tidal
flooding begins at 7.2 feet above mean
lower low water. The overnight high
tide at Sandy Hook (Monmouth County)
reached 6.93 feet above mean lower low
water. Minor tidal flooding begins at
6.7 feet above mean lower low water.
The minor tidal flooding was caused by
the strong southeast winds preceding
and accompanying the low pressure
system that moved from the southern
Gulf Coast States toward the region on
the morning of the 2nd. At 7 a.m. EST
on the 2nd, the low pressure system
was in central Virginia. From Virginia
it continued to move northeast and
intensified as it neared Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd,
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd and Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd.
NJZ001-007-010- Sussex--Warren--Morris--Hunterdon--
012>027 Somerset--Middlesex--Western Monmouth--
Eastern Monmouth--Mercer--Salem--
Gloucester--Camden--Northwestern
Burlington--Western Ocean--Cumberland--
Western Atlantic--Western Cape May--
Eastern Cape May--Eastern Atlantic--
Eastern Ocean--Southeastern Burlington
02 1500EST
2000EST
Strong southeast winds affected New
Jersey during the afternoon and early
evening of the 2nd as the strong low
pressure system continued to intensify
as it moved closer to the area. As the
low pressure system moved into the
area, the intensification process
was weakening and the proximity to the
low itself caused winds to become
lighter. Peak wind gusts averaged 45
to 50 mph. The combination of the
winds and heavy rain made it easy to
knock down shallow rooted trees,
especially toward the coast. In central
New Jersey, 17,000 homes and
businesses lost power in Middlesex and
Monmouth Counties. Several poles were
split in South Brunswick Township.
Several roads were closed because of
downed wires. Outages in Monmouth
County were concentrated in Freehold
Township. In Southern New Jersey,
about 2,000 homes and businesses lost
power.
Peak wind gusts included 55 mph in
Lumberton Township (Burlington County),
52 mph at the McGuire Air Force Base
(Burlington County), 49 mph at the
Atlantic City International Airport
(Atlantic County), 47 mph in Belmar
(Monmouth County), 43 mph in Millville
(Cumberland County) and 40 mph in
Sussex (Sussex County).
The strong winds were caused by a low
pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States toward the
region on the morning of the 2nd. At
7 a.m. EST on the 2nd, it was a 996
millibar low pressure system in central
Virginia. From Virginia it continued
to move northeast and intensified and
was a 992 millibar low pressure system
near Washington, D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on
the 2nd, a 987 millibar low pressure
system near Lancaster, Pennsylvania at
7 p.m. EST on the 2nd and a 984
millibar low pressure system near
Scranton, Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST
on the 3rd.
NJZ016 Salem
02 1600EST
2300EST
Heavy rain fell across Salem County
during the afternoon of the 2nd and
caused poor drainage and stream
flooding. Rain started late in the
evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches.
New Jersey State Route 49 over the
Alloways Creek and Salem River was
closed due to flooding. The
Pedricktown Bridge over Oldmans Creek
was also closed due to flooding.
Several roads near Chestnut Run in
Woodstown were closed. Minor tidal
flooding also occurred along the
Delaware River, especially with the
daytime high tide through the 4th.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and 28th.
In addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New
York State and because the New York
City Delaware County, New York
reservoirs were already at capacity
added to the flooding.
NJZ015 Mercer
02 1700EST
05 1003EST
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons
were evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey
with about 3,200 homes damaged. New
Jersey Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants
of Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Sussex, Warren,
Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris Counties,
about 1,800 homes and businesses were
flooded, 25 homes were destroyed.
Many of the homes and businesses that
were flooded, had flooding into the
first floor of their dwellings. About
4,000 people were evacuated from the
five counties. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches.
Both the Red Cross and Salvation
Army assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. A dozen
low-lying bridges from Trenton north
were closed and damaged by the
flooding. Total statewide damage from
this storm was estimated at $52 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines
and dryers were destroyed. In many
places, everything that was stored
below ground level was destroyed. The
flood waters dislodged propane and oil
tanks. Some basements were contaminated
with oil. First floor damage included
ruined hardwood floors, furniture,
carpeting, vinyl flooring and dry
walls. The homes that were greatly
affected had their electricity and
gas service turned off and in many
instances had to get the former
replaced. Private wells had to be
tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
Mercer County, in particular the Island
section of Trenton was hit hard by the
Delaware River flooding. The rain began
falling around Midnight EST on the 2nd
and fell heavy at times during the
afternoon into the early evening.
Lighter rain and/or drizzle fell
through the rest of the night and ended
during the morning of the 3rd. Storm
totals averaged around two inches.
About 1,900 people were evacuated from
Trenton, Ewing and Hopewell Township.
Many roads (including New Jersey State
29) were flooded and bridges were
closed. In Trenton, the entire Island
section between the Delaware River and
New Jersey State Route 29 was
evacuated. Additional evacuations
occurred in the Glen Afton section and
the West Ward. The Island residents
could not return until the 8th at the
earliest. Over 100 homes had to be
rewired as flooding reached into the
first floor. The National Guard used
boats to ferry city personnel around.
Because most of the Delaware River
bridges were closed, traffic on
Interstate 95 (and its open bridge) on
the morning of the 4th backed from
Trenton all the way southeast into
Philadelphia. Flooding reached up to
eight feet in the lower level of the
Statehouse parking lot, and caused
non-essential state personnel from
working on the 4th and 5th. About 500
persons were evacuated in Ewing
Township including residents in the
River Edge Apartments. A few
evacuations also occurred in the
Titusville Section of Hopewell
Township. The Calhoun Street Bridge was
reopened on the 5th and New Jersey
State Route 29 was reopened on the 6th.
The Washington Crossing Bridge was
briefly reopened during the afternoon
of the 6th, but was closed shortly
thereafter when erosion was found
around one of the bridges piers. A 3
foot by 8 foot section of one pier was
eroding. It was believed that it was
struck by a dumpster. About 7,400
vehicles a day used the bridge between
Upper Makefield Township to Hopewell
Township.
The Delaware River at the New Hope
(Bucks County)/Lambertville(Hunterdon
County) Bridge was above its 13 foot
flood stage from 846 a.m. EDT on the
3rd through 814 a.m. EDT on the 5th. It
crested at 19.17 feet at 11 a.m. EDT on
the 4th. This was the third highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The Delaware River at
Washington's Crossing was above its
20 foot flood stage from 726 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd through 829 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at 24.7 feet at Noon
EDT on the 4th. This was the third
highest crest on record and the highest
since August 20, 1955. The Delaware
River at Trenton was above its 20 foot
flood stage from 750 a.m. EDT on the
3rd through 1103 a.m. EDT on the 5th.
It crested at 25.52 feet at 1 p.m. EDT
on the 4th. This was the fourth highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The Assunpink Creek in
Trenton was above its 7 foot flood
stage from 5 p.m. EST on the second
through 7 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 8.62 feet at 1030 p.m. EST
on the 2nd.
Specific storm totals included 2.80
inches in Washington Crossing, 2.00
inches in Trenton, 1.80 inches in West
Windsor and 1.76 inches in Hightstown.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington D.C. at
1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near Lancaster,
Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST on the 2nd,
near Scranton, Pennsylvania at 1 a.m.
EST on the 3rd, over the Finger Lakes
in New York at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
and into eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. The strong southeast
flow preceding the low pressure system
was able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th. In addition, along
the Delaware River, snowmelt in the
upper basin in New York State and
because the New York City Delaware
County, New York reservoirs were
already at capacity added to the
flooding.
NJZ018 Camden
02 1721EST
03 0245EST
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. In Camden
County, most of the problems occurred
along the Cooper River as the
combination of the heavy rain and the
impeded runoff because of the higher
than normal Delaware River caused
flooding. Rain started late in the
evening on the Ist and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches.
The Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden
was closed due to flooding along the
Cooper River. U.S. Route 130 in
Collingswood was closed as flooding
along the Cooper River extended through
the borough. The Cooper River at
Haddonfield was above its 2.8 foot
flood stage from 521 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 345 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 3.29 feet at 9 p.m. EST on
the 2nd. Minor tidal flooding also
occurred along the Delaware River with
the evening high tide on the 2nd and
the morning high tides on the 3rd and
4th. Specific storm totals included
2.78 inches in Audubon, 2.76 inches in
Somcrdale and 2.35 inches in Bluc
Anchor.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
tidal flooding problems at the lower
part of the river.
NJZ019 Northwestern Burlington
02 1752EST
08 1245EST
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codcy declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. Burlington
County was less affected than other
counties farther north along the
Delaware. Nevertheless, problems
occurred along the Delaware River and
tidal sections of its tributaries as
the combination of the tides and the
runoff from heavy rain caused flooding.
Rain started late in the evening on the
1st and continued throughout the day on
the 2rid. The rain fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon of the 2nd. The
rain tapered off to some spottier light
rain or drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches.
In Bordentown, one home was damaged by
Delaware River flooding. River flooding
also affected the Bordentown Yacht Club
and the Yapewi Aquatic Club. Structural
damage was also caused by floating
debris in the river. Farther south, two
homes were evacuated in Burlington City
along the river. In Cinnaminson
Township, the river flooded River Road
and the North Branch of the Pennsauken
Creek flooded Forks Landing Road. The
Delanco-Riverside Bridge was closed
over the Rancocas Creek. The tides
along the Delaware River in Burlington
peaked at 11.20 feet above mean lower
low water at 815 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
Minor flooding starts with tides above
9.0 feet above mean lower low water.
Lesser flooding (tides still exceeded
10.0 feet above mean lower low water)
also occurred with the late morning
high tides from the 3rd through the
5th. The Delaware River was running so
high that minor tidal flooding occurred
with most of the high tide cycles
through the morning of April 14th.
Specific storm totals included 2.70
inches in Tabernacle, 2.21 inches in
Mounty Holly and 2.17 inches in Mount
Laurel.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
tidal flooding problems at the lower
part of the river.
NJZ009 Hunterdon
02 1800EST
05 1041EST
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons were
evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey with
about 3,200 homes damaged. New Jersey
Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Sussex, Warren,
Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris Counties,
about 1,800 homes and businesses were
flooded, 25 homes were destroyed. Many
of the homes and businesses that were
flooded, had flooding into the first
floor of their dwellings. About 4,000
people were evacuated from the five
counties. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches. Both
the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. A dozen low-
lying bridges from Trcnton north were
closed and damaged by the flooding.
Total statewide damage from this storm
was estimated at $52 million dollars.
The worst damage was reported in
Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, watcr heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wclls had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucestcr, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warrcn Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
Hunterdon County was the hardest hit of
all of the New Jersey counties with
Lambertville Borough the hardest hit
municipality. The rain began falling
around Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell
heavy at times from the middle of the
morning into the evening. Lighter rain
and/or drizzle fell through the rest of
the night and ended during the morning
of the 3rd. Storm totals averaged three
inches. About 1,100 people were
evacuated from every municipality along
the Delaware River except for West
Amwell Township. Tributaries to the
Delaware River also flooded. Inland,
flooding also occurred along the
branches of the Raritan River. Five
homes were destroyed, about one hundred
forty-five homes and businesses
suffered major damage and about another
five hundred homes and businesses
suffered some damage. Lambertville,
Frenchtown, Stockton and Milford
Boroughs were affected the most by the
flooding along the Delaware River. In
Lambertville, the Delaware River merged
with the Delaware and Raritan Canal.
Swan Creek also flooded. Flood waters
ripped through the first floor of the
Justice Complex and ruined some court
records. About 200 homes were damaged
as first floor flooding occurred. South
Union Street and Lambert Lane were hit
the hardest. In Frenchtown Borough
about 50 homes suffered substantial
damage as did the borough's post
office. It was expected to be closed
for one to two months. The sewage
treatment plant was also damaged. Four
hundred feet of River Road was washed
away. New Jersey State Route 29 between
Frenchtown and Lambertville was closed.
In Stockton, the locks in the canal at
Prallsville Mills broke and sent
Delaware River water into the borough.
Five homes on Mill Street were
condemned as the water blew out some
back doors. Fifteen to twenty families
had to wait for repairs before
returning to their homes. In Alexandria
Township, mudslides tore down trees and
wires. In Kingwood Township, sheds were
ripped from their foundations. Docks
and canoes floated downstream. The
Musconetcong River also flooded along
the Hunterdon and Warren County border.
In the Delaware River itself, flooding
at the Treasure Island Boy Scout Camp
forced the closure of the facility for
the year. Electrical transformers and
interior buildings were ruined. Many of
the free bridges across the Delaware
River were closed on the third and did
not re-open until the 6th. In downtown
Clinton, flooding along the South
Branch of the Raritan River flooded the
Hunterdon Museum of Art.
The Delaware River at Riegelsville
(Bucks County) crested at an estimated
34.07 feet at 6 a.m. EDT on the 4th.
This was also the third highest crest
on record and the highest crcst since
August 20, 1955. It was above its 22
foot flood stage from 1201 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd through 1141 a.m. EDT on the
5th. The Delaware River at Frenchtown
was above its 16 foot flood stage from
8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 636 a.m.
EDT on the 5th. It crested at 22.55
feet at 8 a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was
the third highest crest on record and
the highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at Stockton was above
its 18 foot flood stage from 3 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd through 645 a.m. EDT on
the 5th. It crested at 26.75 feet at 11
a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was the
second highest crest on record and the
highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at the New Hope/Lambert-
ville Bridge was above its 13 foot
flood stage from 846 a.m. EDT on the
3rd through 814 a.m. EDT on the 5th. It
crested at 19.17 feet at 11 a.m. EDT on
the 4th. This was the third highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The South Branch of
the Raritan River at High Bridge was
above its 10 foot flood stage from 718
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 907 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 10.71
feet at 315 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Farther downstream, the South Branch of
the Raritan at Stockton was above its 8
foot flood stage from 6 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 357 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 10.10 feet at 11 p.m. EST on
the 2nd.
Specific storm totals included 3.92
inches in Califon, 3.62 inches in
Flemington, 3.26 inches in Milford and
2.20 inches in East Amwell Township.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
NJZ017 Gloucester
02 1938EST
04 1500EST
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. In Gloucester
County, most of the problems occurred
along tributarics to thc Delaware River
as the combination of the heavy rain
and the impeded runoff because of the
higher than normal Delaware River
caused flooding. Rain started late in
the evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The rain
fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches and includcd
2.85 inches in West Deptford.
In Logan Township, U.S. Route 130 and a
few other tidal related roads were
closed. In Greenwich Township, several
residents were evacuated after the
Delaware River rose higher than the
floodgates. In West Deptford Township,
the Woodbury Creek flooded the Willow
Trailer Park. Six families were
evacuated. Tidal flooding problems
persisted through the daytime high tide
on the 4th. In addition to the
Delaware River flooding, the Raccoon
Creek also flooded. The Raccoon Creek
at Swedesboro was above its 13 foot
flood stage from 738 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 650 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 13.77 feet at 1115 p.m. EST
on the 2nd.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses for federal aid. Persons
could get grants for temporary housing
and to clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
tidal flooding problems at the lower
part of the river.
NJZ001 Sussex
02 2125EST
05 0335EST
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons were
evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey with
about 3,200 homes damaged. New Jersey
Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crcsts since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Sussex, Warren,
Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris Counties,
about 1,800 homes and businesses were
flooded, 25 homes were destroyed. Many
of the homes and businesses that were
flooded, had flooding into the first
floor of their dwellings. About 4,000
people were evacuated from the five
counties. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches. Both
the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. A dozen low-
lying bridges from Trenton north were
closed and damaged by the flooding.
Total statewide damage from this storm
was estimated at $52 million dollars.
The worst damage was reported in
Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down rivcr along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Huntcrdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low intcrest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
In Sussex County, rain began falling
around Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell
heavy at times during the afternoon and
early evening. Lighter rain and/or
drizzle fell through the rest of the
night and ended during the morning of
the 3rd. Storm totals averaged three to
four inches. The hardest hit townships
were Montague and Sandyston Townships
along the Delaware River. Two homes in
each township were destroyed. All
inhabitants of Mashipacong Island in
Montague Township were evacuated. Other
residents along the Delaware River were
also evacuated in Montaguc and
Sandyston Townships. The Dingman's
Ferry Bridge between Layton (Sandyston
Township) and Pike County was closed.
Flooding problems also occurred in
Byram, Hardyston and Stillwater
Townships. A voluntary evacuation was
suggested for residents in Hardyston
and Franklin Townships after the Summit
Lake Dam was found to be leaking. The
dam did not fail. Numerous basements
were flooded in Newton and Lubbers Run
flooded in Byram Township. Numerous
roads throughout the county were
closed. In addition to the destroyed
homes, four homes in the county
suffered major damage while 62 other
suffered minor damage.
The Delaware River at Montague crested
at 31.69 feet on the 3rd, the third
highest crest on record and the highest
crest since August 19, 1955. Farther
downstream, the Delaware River at Tocks
Island (Warren County) crested at 32.35
feet at 10 p.m. EDT on the 3rd, the
second highest on record since August
19, 1955. The river was above its 21
foot flood stage from 1202 a.m. EST on
the 3rd through 435 a.m. EDT on the
5th. Specific storm totals included
4.12 inches in Wantage, 3.70 inches in
Andovcr, 3.21 inches in Newton and 2.66
inches in Sussex. The Flat Brook at
Flatbrookville was above its 7 foot
flood stage from 925 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 440 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 7.27 feet at 615 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2rid, near Washington, D.C.
at l p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other highcr terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
NJZ007 Wareen
02 2301EST
05 1041EST
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons were
evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey with
about 3,200 homes damaged. New Jersey
Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the Delaware
River. In Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon,
Mercer and Morris Counties, about 1,800
homes and businesses were flooded, 25
homes were destroyed. Many of the homes
and businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,000 people were
evacuated from the five counties.
Shelters were opened in schools, fire
houses and churches. Both the Red Cross
and Salvation Army assisted with the
evacuations and distributing food and
drinks. Many major roads were closed. A
dozen low-lying bridges from Trenton
north were closed and damaged by the
flooding. Total statewide damage from
this storm was estimated at $52 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down fiver along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes. Home-
owners and businesses were now eligible
for low interest loans to cover
uninsured property losses and other
federally funded programs.
In Warren County, rain began falling
around Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell
heavy at times from the middle of the
morning into the evening. Lighter rain
and/or drizzle fell through the rest of
the night and ended during the morning
of the 3rd. Storm totals averaged four
inches. About 1,350 people were
evacuated from every municipality along
the Delaware River as well as along the
U.S. Route 46 corridor. U.S. Route 46
was closed for days. Most people were
able to return to their homes on the
4th. Others had to wait for inspections
to deem their homes and utilities safe.
Knowlton and Harmony Townships along
the Delaware River suffered the most
monetary damage. County officials
declared a state of emergency for
municipalities along the Delaware
River. But flooding extended farther
inland as the Musconetcong, Paulins
Kill, and Pequest Rivers all flooded.
Fourteen homes in the county were
destroyed, one hundred ninety-two
suffered major damage, one hundred
twenty-five homes suffered minor damage
and another eighty-four had water in
their basements. The Easton-
Phillipsburg Bridge was closed from the
3rd through the 7th and suffered some
superficial damage. In Harmony
Township, about 350 people were
evacuated. Several trailers were
displaced from their foundations. A few
families will be displaced for weeks.
The Town of Phillipsburg evacuated
about 500 persons.
The Delaware River at Tocks Island
crested at 32.35 feet at 10 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd, the second highest on record
since August 19, 1955. The river was
above its 21 foot flood stage from 1202
a.m. EST on the 3rd through 435 a.m.
EDT on the 5th. The Delaware River at
Belvidere crested at 27.24 feet at 315
a.m. EDT on the 4th. It was the third
highest crest on record and highest
crest since August 19, 1955. It was
above its 22 foot flood stage from 853
a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 712 p.m.
EDT on the 4th. The Delaware River at
Easton (Northampton County) crested at
an estimated 36.5 feet on April 4th,
also the third highest crest on record
and the highest since August 19, 1955.
Flood stage is 22 feet. The Delaware
River at Riegelsville (Bucks County)
crested at an estimated 34.07 feet at 6
a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was also the
third highest crest on record and the
highest crest since August 20, 1955. It
was above its 22 foot flood stage from
1201 a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 1141
a.m. EDT on the 5th.
Specific storm totals included 4.20
inches in Columbia, 4.12 inches in
Stewartsville and Blairstown, 3.69
inches in Bloomsbury, 2.89 inches in
Phillipsburg and 2.70 inches in
Washington Borough.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2rid, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2rid, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2rid, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York at 8
a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into eastern
Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The strong southeast flow preceding the
low pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest
NCZ033-048>053- Avery--Madison--Yancey--Mitchell--
058>059-062>063 Swain--Haywood--Buncombe--Graham--
Northern Jackson--Macon--Southern
Jackson
02 0800EST
03 1600EST
Wet snow, heavy at times, developed in
the higher elevations of the North
Carolina mountains during the morning.
By early evening, snowfall amounts
ranged from trace amounts to 4 inches,
mainly in areas above 3500 feet. By
early evening, some of the highest
elevations reeached heavy snowfall
criteria, mainly above 4000 feet.
Light accumulations were reported in
locations as low as 3000 feet.
Meanwhile, the major valleys received
mostly rain.
NCZ056-068 Catawba--Cleveland
02 2000EST
03 0300EST
High winds developed during the
evening hours across the foothills,
and far western piedmont, and
continued through the overnight hours
before subsiding during the pre-dawn
hours. Numerous trees and power lines
were blown down, resulting in quite a
few power outages. At least one tree
fell on a vehicle.
NCZ033>034-049>050- Avery--Caldwell--Yancey--Mitchell--
052>055-064>067 Haywood--Buncombe--Mcdowell--Burke--
Transylvania--Henderson--Polk--
Rutherford
02 2000EST
03 1100EST
High winds developed across the
mountains and foothills during the
evening, and continued through the
overnight hours before subsiding
during the late morning of the 3rd.
Numerous trees, power poles, and power
lines were blown down, resulting in
fairly widespread power outages. The
northern foothill counties appeared to
the the hardest hit. In McDowell
County, several homes and vehicles
were damaged by falling trees. In
Caldwell County, the roof of the
County office building was damaged in
Lenoir, and at least two homes were
damaged by falling trees in the
northern part of the county.
Catawba County
Hickory 07 1755EST
Jackson County
Sylva 12 2055EST
Burke County
11 WSW Morganton 22 1420EST
Several trees down in the Patton Rd
area. One tree fell on a mobile home.
Cleveland County
Polkville to 22 1525EST
Shelby
Several trees down in Shelby, and some
out in the county.
Rowan County
Salisbury 22 1700EST
A tree was blown onto a power line and
a second, partially rotted tree fell
on a vehicle.
Madison County
Marshall 22 2127EST
NCZ033-048>053- Avery--Madison--Yancey--Mitchell--
058>059-062 Swain--Haywood--Buncombe--Graham--
Northern Jackson--Macon
23 2100EST
24 1000EST
A late season storm brought
significant snowfall to the mountains
of North Carolina. Accumulations were
highly variable across the area, with
as much as 8 inches falling in the
higher elevations. However, even
locations in the lower French Broad
Valley observed up to 3 inches.
PENNSYLVANIA, East
PAZ067 Chester
02 1454EST
03 2012EST
Heavy rain fell across Chester County
and caused widespread poor drainage
flooding on the 2nd and stream and
river flooding on the 2nd and 3rd. The
heavy rain also loosened the soil and
several trees fell down across the
county. Rain started late in the
evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain
tapered off to some spottier light
rain or drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 3 and 4 inches.
Pennsylvania State Route 926 was
closed in Birmingham, Pocopson and
Westtown Townships. Water also washed
over Pennsylvania State Route 52 near
the Brandywine Creek in Pocopson and
Birmingham Townships. Flooding along
the Valley Creek damaged the Church
Street Bridge in Tredyffrin Township.
A downed tree damaged the roof and the
second floor of a house in North
Coventry Township.
The East Branch of the Brandywine
Creek at Downingtown was above its 7
foot flood stage from 544 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 1056 a.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 9.16 feet at 945
p.m. EST on the 2nd. The main stem of
the Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford
was above its 9 foot flood stage from
1135 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 5
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 9.8
feet at 627 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
French Creek at Phoenixville was above
its 8 foot flood stage from 501 p.m.
EST through 1030 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
It crested at 8.79 feet at 715 p.m.
EST. The Valley Creek at Valley Forge
was above its 7 foot flood stage from
254 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1209
a.m. EST on the 3rd. It crested at
9.68 feet at 7 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
The Schuylkill River at Pottstown
(Montgomery County) was above its 13
foot flood stage from 930 a.m. EDT
through 912 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 13.41 feet at 430 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd.
Specific storm totals included 4.12
inches at Valley Forge, 3.23 inches in
West Chester, 3.10 inches in
Glenmoore, 2.54 inches in Honey Brook
and 2.44 inches in Downingtown and
2.31 inches in Longwood Gardens.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th.
PAZ070 Delaware
02 1600EST
03 1600EST
Heavy rain fell across Delaware County
and caused widespread poor drainage
flooding on the 2nd and stream and
river flooding on the 2nd and 3rd.
Rain started late in the evening on
the 1st and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. The rain fell at its
heaviest during the afternoon of the
2nd. The rain tapered off to some
spottier light rain or drizzle during
the evening and overnight and
ended during the morning on the 3rd.
Storm totals averaged between 3 and 4
inches. The heavy rain and flooding
forced the closure of Pennsylvania
State Route 1 in Chadds Ford. Heavy
rain also flooded Interstate 95 near
the Blue Route (Interstate 476).
The main stem of the Brandywine Creek
at Chadds Ford was above its 9 foot
flood stage from 1135 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 5 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 9.8 feet at 627 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The Chester Creek at Chester
was above its 8 foot flood stage from
421 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 127
a.m. EST on the 3rd. It crested at
12.20 feet at 715 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
The Crum Creek at Newtown Square was
above its 6 foot flood stage from 4
p.m. EST through 11 18 p.m. EST on the
2nd. It crested at 9.33 feet at 745
p.m. EST on the 2nd. Specific storm
totals included 3.20 inches in Chadds
Ford and 2.85 inches at the
Philadelphia International Airport.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th. In addition, along the
Delaware River, snowmelt in the upper
basin in New York State and because
the New York City Delaware County, New
York reservoirs were already at
capacity added to both the tidal
flooding in Delaware County,
Pennsylvania and more serious river
flooding farther north.
PAZ068 Montgomery
02 1600EST
03 2012EST
Heavy rain fell across Montgomery
County and caused widespread poor
drainage flooding on the 2nd and
stream and river flooding on the 2nd
and 3rd. Rain started late in the
evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals ranged
between 2.5 and 4.5 inches. The heavy
rain and flooding caused the closure
of River Road near Pennsylvania State
Route 309 in Fort Washington. Four
roads were closed due to stream
flooding in Upper Moreland Township.
Several roads were also closed in
Hatboro Borough. Seven gaged sites on
streams and rivers flooded within the
county and flooding was also reported
along the Pennypack Creek.
The Schuylkill River at Pottstown was
above its 13 foot flood stage from 930
a.m. EDT through 912 p.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 13.41 feet at 430
p.m. EDT. The East Branch of the
Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville was
above its 7 foot flood stage from 443
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 525 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 10.42
feet at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd. The
West Branch of the Perkiomen Creek at
Hillegass was above its 5 foot flood
stage from 525 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1205 a.m. EST on the
3rd. It crested at 5.28 feet at 645
p.m. EST on the 2nd. Along the main
stem of the Perkiomen Creek at East
Greenville, the creek was above its 4
foot flood stage from 4 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd.
It crested at 5.98 feet at 9 p.m. EST
on the 2nd. Farther downstream, at
Graterford, the Perkiomen Creek was
above its 11 foot flood stage from 507
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 727 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 14.18
feet at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd. The
Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington
was above its 9 foot flood stage from
432 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1251
a.m. EST on the 3rd. It crested at
12.62 feet at 9 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
The Manatawny Creek at Pottstown was
above its 6 foot flood stage from 427
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 318 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 8.26
feet at 4 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Specific storm totals included 4.50
inches in Palm, 4.40 inches in
Wynnewood, 3.52 inches in Pottstown,
3.35 inches in Blue Bell, 3.27 inches
in Norristown, 3.00 inches in Hatboro
and 2.63 inches in Eaglesville.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th.
PAZ071 Philadelphia
02 1622EST
03 0554EST
Heavy rain fell across Philadelphia
and caused widespread poor drainage
flooding on the 2nd and stream and
river flooding on the 2nd and 3rd.
Rain started late in the evening on
the 1st and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. The rain fell at its
heaviest during the afternoon of the
2nd. The rain tapered off to some
spottier light rain or drizzle during
the evening and overnight and
ended during the morning on the 3rd.
Storm totals averaged around 3 inches
with higher amounts over the source
region of some of the streams in
Montgomery County. The heavy rain and
flooding caused the closure of Kelly
Drive and Lincoln Drive along the
Schuylkill River and Delaware Avenue
along the Delaware River.
The Schuylkill River within
Philadelphia was above its 11 foot
flood stage from 9 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1239 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 11.74 feet at 430 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. The Pennypack Creek at the
Rhawn Street Bridge was above its 7
foot flood stage from 538 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 408 a.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 9.74 feet at 1245
a.m. EST on the 3rd. The Wissahickon
Creck at its mouth with the Schuylkill
River was above its 5 foot flood stage
from 422 p.m. EST on the 2nd through
654 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at
7.81 feet at 145 a.m. EST on the 3rd.
The Frankford Creek at Castor Avenue
was above its 7 foot flood stage from
510 p.m through 612 p.m. EST on the
2nd. It crested at 7.4 feet at 545
p.m. EST. The Delaware River at Pier
11 in Philadelphia caused moderate
tidal flooding at the time of the
evening high tide on the 2nd. The high
tide reached 9.59 feet above mean
lower low water at 754 p.m. EST on the
2nd and was above minor tidal flooding
levels (8.2 feet above mean lower low
water) from 544 p.m. EST through 1002
p.m. EST on the 2nd. Some additional
minor tidal flooding occurred during
the morning high tide cycle the next
three mornings. Specific storm totals
included 2.85 inches at the
Philadelphia International Airport and
2.74 inches at the Northeast
Philadelphia Airport.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th. In addition,
along the Delaware River, snowmelt in
the up per basin in New York State and
because the New York City Delaware
County, New York reservoirs were
already at capacity added to the
flooding.
PAZ055 Monroe
02 1718EST
05 0335EST
For the second time within seven
months a greater than 50-year storm
affected the Delaware River Basin and
its tributaries. In all, about 5,715
homes were evacuated along the
Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers in
Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Ed Rendell
quickly declared a state of emergency
and made money available to the
Pennsylvania Emergency Management for
flood related needs. Many homes and
businesses that were flooded because
of the remnants of Hurricane Ivan,
were flooded again. The crests along
the Delaware River were even higher
than in September 2004 and were the
highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Monroe, Northampton
and Bucks Counties, about 2,200 homes
and businesses were flooded, 40 homes
were destroyed. Many of the homes and
businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,300 people were
evacuated, with the greatest number in
Bucks County. Shelters were opened
in schools, fire houses and churches.
Both the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. Some will be
closed for months because of the
damage. A dozen low-lying bridges
from Trenton north were closed and
damaged by the flooding. Many schools
along river towns were closed on
Monday April 4th, some also on Tuesday
April 5th. The Delaware Canal took
another major hit as the Delaware
River merged with the canal. Damage
from the remnants of Ivan and the
latest storm was estimated at $40
million dollars. In the three county
area, total damage from this
storm was estimated at $120 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Easton (Northampton County),
Yardley and New Hope (Bucks County).
Miraculously there were no deaths or
major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines
and dryers were destroyed. In many
places, everything that was stored
below ground level was destroyed. The
flood waters dislodged propane and oil
tanks. Some basements were
contaminated with oil. First floor
damage included ruined hardwood
floors, furniture, carpeting, vinyl
flooring and dry walls. The homes that
were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 15th, President George W.
Bush declared a major disaster area in
Northampton, Bucks and Monroe
Counties. This opened the door for
federal aid for homeowners and
businesses. Persons could get grants
for temporary housing and to clean and
rebuild their homes. Homeowners and
businesses were now eligible for low
interest loans to cover uninsured
property losses and other federally
funded programs.
In Monroe County, flood damage was
estimated at $40 million dollars.
Damage was concentrated in Delaware
Water Gap Borough, Smithfield
Township, Paradise Township, Pocono
Township and Stroud Township. At the
height of the flooding, 10 major roads
were closed including U.S. Route 209
and Pennsylvania State Routes 611,
196, 447 and 715. People were trapped
in vehicles on Pennsylvania State
Route 447. Forty roads suffered some
flood damage with the worst occurring
along Pennsylvania State Route 611
from Delaware Water Gap to Portland
Borough in Northampton County. About
300 homes and businesses were
flooded, one home in the Price Landing
area of Shawnee-on-Delaware was washed
away. About 770 people were evacuated
from resorts and homes. One of the
worst damage to businesses occurred to
the Caesar's Resort in Paradise
Township as the Paradise Stream
severely flooded 32 units of the
resort and forced evacuations. Along
the Delaware River, Laird Technologies
was severely damaged in Delaware Water
Gap and the Shawnee Inn in Smithfield
Township was evacuated. The flooding
Brodhead Creek damaged two holes at
the Evergreen Golf Club in Analomink
(Stroud Township).
The Delaware River at Tocks Island was
above its 21 foot flood stage from
1202 a.m. EST on the 3rd through 435
a.m. EDT on the 5th. It crested at
32.35 feet at 10 p.m. EDT on the 3rd
and was the second highest on record,
only surpassed by the flooding on
August 19, 1955. The Brodhead Creek at
Analomink was above its 8 foot flood
stage from 518 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 320 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 10.59 feet at 930 p.m. EST
on the 2nd. This was its highest crest
since July 28, 1969. Farther
downstream, the Brodhead Creek at
Minisink Hills was above its 10 foot
flood stage from 715 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 1044 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
It crested at 20.96 feet at 1215 a.m.
EDT on the 4th and was the second
highest crest on record and the
highest crest since August 19, 1955.
The Pohopoco Creek at Kresgeville was
above its 8.5 foot flood stage from
636 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1115
a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at
8.84 feet at 845 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The Tunkhannock Creek at Long Pond was
above its 5 foot flood stage from 852
a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 330 a.m.
EDT on the 4th. It crested at 5.27
feet at 315 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
Bush Kill at Shoemakers was above its
6 foot flood stage from 733 p.m. EST
on the 2nd through 1022 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 7.51 feet at
345 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and was the
third highest crest on record and the
highest since July 28, 1969. The
Tobyhanna Creek at Blakeslee was above
its 10 foot food stage from 758 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 1118 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd. It crested at 13.27 feet
at 630 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and was the
second highest crest on record and the
highest since August 19, 1955.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout
the day on the 2nd. It fell at its
heaviest during the late afternoon and
early evening. The rain ended around
daybreak on the 3rd. Over the higher
terrain, the precipitation changed to
snow before ending. Storm totals
averaged 4 to 5 inches and included
5.00 inches in Tobyhanna, 4.80 inches
in Mount Pocono, 4.73 inches in East
Stroudsburg, 4.44 inches in Pocono
Summit, 4.35 inches in Blakeslee and
3.93 inches in Mount Pocono.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th. In addition,
along the Delaware River, snowmelt in
the upper basin in New York State and
because the New York City Delaware
County, New York reservoirs were
already at capacity added to the
flooding.
PAZ060 Berks
02 1738EST
03 1317EST
Heavy rain fell across Berks County
and the headwaters of the Schuylkill
River and caused poor drainage and
stream flooding. The Schuylkill River,
had significant, but within bankfull
rises. Flooding was worst farther east
along the Delaware River. Rain started
just around Midnight EST on the 2nd
and continued throughout the day on
the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon and early
evening. Storm totals averaged between
3 and 4 inches. The heavy rain caused
road closures in Longswamp, Topton and
Union Townships in the eastern part of
the county. A couple was rescued from
a trapped minivan in Longswamp
Township.
The Manatawny Creek at Spangsville was
above its 6 foot flood stage from 538
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 217 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 7.38
feet at 1015 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
Specific storm totals included 4.05
inches in New Berlinville, 3.72 inches
in Fredericksville, 3.56 inches in
Douglassville, 3.46 inches in
Bechtelsville, 2.62 inches in Vinemont
and 2.29 inches in Reading.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th.
PAZ062 Northampton
02 1842EST
05 1041EST
For the second time within seven
months a greater than 50-year storm
affected the Delaware River Basin and
its tributaries. In all, about 5,715
homes were evacuated along the
Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers in
Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Ed Rendell
quickly declared a state of emergency
and made money available to the
Pennsylvania Emergency Management for
flood related needs. Many homes and
businesses that were flooded because
of the remnants of Hurricane Ivan,
were flooded again. The crests along
the Delaware River were even higher
than in September 2004 and were the
highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second
or third highest crest on record for
the Delaware River. In Monroe,
Northampton and Bucks Counties, about
2,200 homes and businesses were
flooded, 40 homes were destroyed. Many
of the homes and businesses that were
flooded, had flooding into the first
floor of their dwellings. About 4,300
people were evacuated, with the
greatest number in Bucks County.
Shelters were opened in schools, fire
houses and churches. Both the Red Cross
and Salvation Army assisted with the
evacuations and distributing food and
drinks. Many major roads were closed.
Some will be closed for months because
of the damage. A dozen low-lying
bridges from Trenton north were closed
and damaged by the flooding. Many
schools along river towns were closed
on Monday April 4th, some also on
Tuesday April 5th. The Delaware Canal
took another major hit as the Delaware
River merged with the canal. Damage
from the remnants of Ivan and the
latest storm was estimated at $40
million dollars. In the three county
area total damage was estimated at $120
million dollars. The worst damage was
reported in Easton (Northampton
County), Yardley and New Hope (Bucks
County). Miraculously there were no
deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that hacked into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included mined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 15th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Northampton, Bucks and Monroe Counties.
This opened the door for federal aid
for homeowners and businesses. Persons
could get grants for temporary housing
and to clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
In Northampton County, municipalities
along the Delaware River fared the
worst with downtown areas of Easton,
Portland as well as Upper and Lower
Mount Bethel Townships hit the hardest.
About 500 persons were evacuated
throughout the county, some from the
second floor of their dwellings. About
700 homes and businesses were damaged,
32 homes were destroyed, another 160
suffered major damage. Two small
bridges were destroyed, 10 others
(including along the Delaware River)
were damaged. One park was destroyed
and 16 others were damaged. Around 100
roads were damaged. Four sewer pumping
stations in Easton were heavily
damaged. Three culverts were destroyed
and many more were damaged. One
retention pond dam was damaged.
Electrical and gas services were
suspended in flooded areas of Easton
and Portland. About 200 electrical
meters in the county had to be
replaced, most of them in Portland.
Large sections of Pennsylvania State
Route 611 was closed. The Delaware
Canal took another major hit in
addition to the damage that was done to
it by the remnants of Ivan. It was
expected to take years to repair the
canal. In Portland Borough, the
downtown region was seriously flooded
as the Jacoby Creek also flooded. Water
reached up to seven feet in some
stores. In Upper Mount Bethel Township,
200 people were evacuated. In Forks
Township, twenty-three homes suffered
major damage as the Bushkill Creek also
flooded. Some homes were submerged. In
Easton, downtown commercial businesses
were flooded, some had water to their
roofs. All commercial businesses were
opened by the end of the month. But,
the Northampton County public welfare
office was closed indefinitely. The
Safe Harbor shelter reopened on June
20th. In Williams Township, about 70
homes were heavily damaged. The Easton-
Phillipsburg free bridge was closed on
the 3rd and was not re-opened until the
7th. The heavy rain also caused some
flooding inland also as the Monocracy
Creek flooded in downtown Bethlehem and
affected the Colonial Industrial
Quarter.
The Delaware River at Belvidere crested
27.24 feet on April 4th, the third
highest crest on record and highest
crest since August 19, 1955. Flood
stage is 22 feet. The Delaware River in
Easton crested at an estimated 36.5
feet on April 4th, the third highest
crest on record and highest since
August 19, 1955. Flood stage is 22
feet. The Monocracy Creek in Bethlehem
was above its 4.5 foot flood stage from
642 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 707
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 5.44
feet at 530 a.m. EDT on the 2nd. The
Lehigh River at Walnutport was above
its 8 foot flood stage from 847 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 730 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crestcd at 10.49 feet at
515 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Lehigh
River in Bethlehem was briefly above
its 16 foot flood stage from 8 a.m.
through 931 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 16.06 feet at 830 a.m. EDT.
The Lehigh River at Glendon was above
its 19 foot flood stage from 1122 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 455 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 20.81 feet at
1015 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon and early evening.
Storm totals averaged around 4 inches
and included 4.30 inches in Forks
Township and 4.12 inches in Williams
Township.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions duc to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
PAZ054 Carbon
02 1958EST
03 2218EST
Heavy rain fell during the late after-
noon and early evening of the 2nd and
caused stream and basement flooding.
Flooding was worst farther to the east
along the Delaware River. The Mahoning
Creek flooded in Lehighton and Mahoning
Township. Pennsylvania State Route 443
was closed across Mahoning Township.
Flooding along Lizard Creek in East
Penn Township forced the closure of
Pennsylvania State Route 895. Property
damage was limited to basement
flooding. The Tobyhanna Creek at
Blakeslee (Monroe/Carbon County border)
was above its 10 foot food stage from
758 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1118
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at
13.27 feet at 630 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
and was the second highest crest on
record and the highest since August 19,
1955. The Aquashicola Creek at
Palmerton was above its 7 foot flood
stage from 1229 a.m. EST through 953
a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 8.16
feet at 5 a.m. EDT. The remnant of Ivan
crest was 12.2 feet in September 2004.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the late afternoon and early
evening on the 2nd. The rain ended
around sunrise on the 3rd. Over the
higher terrain, the rain changed to
snow before ending. Storm totals
averaged 4 to 5 inches and included
4.83 inches in Lehighton.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th.
PAZ061 Lehigh
02 2058EST
03 1830EST
Heavy rain fell across Lehigh County
and the headwaters of the Lehigh River
and caused poor drainage and river
flooding. But, the flooding was much
farther east along the Delaware River.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon and early evening.
Storm totals averaged between 3 and 4
inches and included 3.67 inches at the
Lehigh Valley International Airport and
3.61 inches within Allentown. Flooding
forced the closure of two roads within
Allentown and one motorist was rescued
from a stranded vehicle. The Industrial
Quarter along the Monocacy Creek was
flooded in Bethlehem.
The Little Lehigh River in Allentown
was above its 6 foot stage from 758
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1130 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 7.69 feet
at 6 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Monocacy
Creek in Bethlehem was above its 4.5
foot flood stage from 642 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 707 p.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 5.44 feet at 530
a.m. EDT on the 2nd. The Lehigh River
at Walnutport (Northampton County) was
above its 8 foot flood stage from 847
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 730 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 10.49
feet at 515 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
Lehigh River at Stoddartsville was
above its 7 foot flood stage from 948
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 5 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd. It crested at 9.26 feet at
315 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Lehigh
River in Bethlehem was briefly above
its 16 foot flood stage from 8 a.m.
through 931 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 16.06 feet at 830 a.m. EDT.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1 st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington D.C. At
1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near Lancaster,
Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST on the 2nd,
near Scranton, Pennsylvania at 2 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd, over the Finger Lakes
in New York at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
and into eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. The strong southeast
flow preceding the low pressure system
was able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th.
PAZ069 Bucks
03 1638EST
05 1041EST
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 5,715 homes
were cvacuatcd along the Delaware and
Susquehanna Rivers in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Ed Rendell quickly
declared a state of emergency and made
money available to the Pennsylvania
Emergency Management for flood related
needs. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan, were flooded again. The
crests along the Delaware River were
even higher than in September 2004 and
were the highest crests since 1955. In
many places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Monroe, Northampton
and Bucks Counties, about 2,200 homes
and businesses were flooded, 40 homes
were destroyed. Many of the homes and
businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,300 people were
evacuated, with the greatest number in
Bucks County. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches. Both
the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads ware closed. Some will be
closed for months because of the
damage. A dozen low-lying bridges from
Trenton north were closed and damaged
by the flooding. Many schools along
river towns were closed on Monday April
4th, some also on Tuesday April 5th.
The Delaware Canal took another major
hit as the Delaware River merged with
the canal. Damage from the remnants of
Ivan and the latest storm was estimated
at $40 million dollars. In the three
county area total damage from this
storm was estimated at $120 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Easton (Northampton County), Yardley
and New Hope (Bucks County).
Miraculously there were no deaths or
major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosencd the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties. On April 15th, President
George W. Bush declared a major
disaster area in Northampton, Bucks and
Monroe Counties. This opened the door
for federal aid for homeowners and
businesses. Persons could get grants
for temporary housing and to clean and
rebuild their homes. Homeowners and
businesses were now eligible for low
interest loans to cover uninsured
property losses and other federally
funded programs.
In Bucks County, the heavy rain caused
widespread poor drainage flooding on
the 2nd and stream and river flooding
from the 2nd through the 5th. Rain
started late in the evening on the 1st
and continued throughout the day on the
2nd. The rain fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon of the 2nd. The
rain tapered off to some spottier light
rain or drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averagcd
around 3 inches. The county was hit by
both inland smaller creek flooding as
well as flooding along the Delaware
River. The majority of the damage
occurred in municipalities along the
Delaware River as well as the Delaware
Canal.
Within the county, 1,066 homes were
destroyed or damaged and 116 businesses
suffered major damage while many others
suffered lesser damage. About 3,000
people were evacuated along the
Delaware River and Neshaminy Creek.
About 1,400 homes and businesses were
without electrical power along the
river for safety reasons. About 200 of
those homes also had gas service
stopped. All power was restored as of
the 6th, except for about 400 homes
that required repairs to their
electrical systems. In all 8 county
homes were destroyed (moved off their
foundations), 489 homes suffered major
damage, 306 suffered minor damage while
263 homes had lesser minor damage from
basement flooding. Damage to homes and
businesses was estimated at $20 million
dollars while additional damage to the
entire Northampton and Bucks Counties
length of the Delaware Canal was
estimated at $30 million dollars. Walls
along the canal were knocked down,
locks and gates were damaged and downed
trees exacerbated the damage. Repairs
could take years to finish. Many roads
were closed and damaged including large
stretches of River Road (Pennsylvania
State Route 32) and Pennsylvania State
Route 611. While most of the low-lying
free bridges were reopened by the 6th,
the Washington Crossing Bridge was
closed much longer as a 3 foot by 8
foot section of one of the piers was
eroded by the flood waters aftcr a
suspected dumpster struck the pier.
About 7,400 vehicles use the bridge
daily between Upper Makefield and
Hopewell (Mercer County) Townships.
In Riegelsvillc Borough, 500 people
were evacuated as flood waters extended
west of the canal. Twelve people were
rescued from
In Riegelsville Borough, 500 people
were evacuated as flood waters extended
west of the canal. Twelve people were
rescued from submerged homes. About one
quarter of the homes in the borough
suffered flood damage and seven
roadways were shut. In Nockamixon
Township, a half mile stretch of River
Road will be closed indefinitely as its
shoulder was washed away. In Bridgeton
Township, the Upper Black Eddy area had
about 140 homes that suffered damage.
In Tinicum Township, about 100 homes
were damaged and a large stretch of
Uhlerstown Road was washed away. In New
Hope Borough, the entire downtown area
was evacuated as well as the Waterworks
and Waterview Developments. The
historic Bucks County Playhouse had up
to ten feet of water along its outer
walls. Other Main Street businesses had
up to 7 feet of water on their first
floors. A few of the downtown
restaurants were expected to be closed
for months; the rest were reopened on
the 10th. In Upper Makefield Township,
five homes were destroyed as the
Washington Crossing area was inundated
with up to 8 feet of water. In Yardley
Borough, all residential areas east of
the Delaware Canal were evacuated.
About 400 homes were damaged and damage
in the borough alone was estimated at
more than one million dollars. Flood
waters extended west of the Delaware
Canal. Three homes were destroyed. In
Lower Makefield Township, about 100
homes were damaged. A breach in the
Delaware Canal caused flood waters to
inundate Morrisville Borough. Inland,
flooding along the Neshaminy Creek
forced the closure of Pennsylvania
State Route 413 and Bridgetown Pike.
Flood waters damaged a small bridge in
Doylestown.
The following are the gaged crests
along the Delaware River from north to
south in Bucks County. The Delaware
River at Riegelsville was above its 22
foot flood stage from 1201 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd through 1141 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at anestimated 34.07
feet at 6 a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was
the third highest crest on record and
the highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at Frenchtown (Hunterdon
County) was above its 16 foot flood
stage from 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
through 636 a.m. EDT on the 5th. It
crested at 22.55 feet at 8 a.m. EDT on
the 4th. This was the third highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The Delaware River at
Stockton (Hunterdon County) was above
its 18 foot flood stage from 3 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd through 645 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at 26.75 feet at 11
a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was the
second highest crest on record and the
highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at the New Hope Bridge
was above its 13 foot flood stage from
846 a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 814
a.m. EDT on the 5th. It crested at
19.17 feet at 11 a.m. EDT on the 4th.
This was the third highest crest on
record and the highest since August 20,
1955. The Delaware River at
Washington's Crossing was above its 20
foot flood stage from 726 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd through 829 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at 24.7 feet at Noon
EDT on the 4th. This was the third
highest crest on record and the highest
since August 20, 1955. The Delaware
River at Trenton (Mercer County) was
above its 20 foot flood stage from 750
a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 1103 a.m.
EDT on the 5th. It crested at 25.52
feet at 1 p.m. EDT on the 4th. This was
the fourth highest crest on record and
the highest since August 20, 1955.
Other gaged creeks that flooded in the
county included The East Branch of the
Perkiomen Creek at Dublin was above its
5 foot flood stage from 448 p.m. EST
through 836 p.m. EST on the 2nd. It
crested at 6.85 feet at 7 p.m. EST. The
Little Neshaminy Creek at Neshaminy was
above its 8 foot flood stage from 617
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 333 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 8.26 feet
at 945 p.m. EST on the 2nd. The
Neshaminy Creek at Langhome was above
its 9 foot flood stage from 438 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 1058 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 12.87 feet at
430 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Specific storm totals included 3.79
inches in Springtown, 3.72 inches in
Sellersville, 3.54 inches in Fricks,
3.49 inches in Furlong, 3.40 inches in
Southampton, 3.18 inches in Doylcstown,
3.00 inches in Neshaminy Falls, 2.81
inches in Riegelsville and 2.80 inches
in Washington's Crossing.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2rid, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
SOUTH CAROLINA, Nortwest
Pickens County 05 1300EST
Central
Recent heavy rain (3.27 inches reported
at KAND from 3/27 through 4/2) were
blamed for washing away the underpin-
nings of a county road passing through
the campus of Southern Wesleyan
University. A small sinkhole developed
in the middle of the road as a result.
A 35-year-old male employee of the
university died of suffocation
(indirect) when he fell in the hole.
SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest
Anderson County
6 SSE Anderson 12 1655EST
1700EST
Anderson County
Honea Path 12 1715EST
Several trees blown down and
shingles off a roof.
Abbeville County
Donalds 12 1715EST
Also, public reported 1.00 inch hail
3 NW of the town of Due West around
the same time. Public also reported
0.88 inch hail in Donalds.
Anderson County
10 SE Anderson to 12 1715EST 3 50
12 SE Anderson
This weak tornado touched down near
highway 185, just east of the 413
intersection, where some pine trees
were snapped. The tomado produced
intermittent damage over the next 3
miles. Large tree limbs were blown
down just east of Wright Elementary.
The tornado continued
east/northeast, causing roof damage
to a church near Saylors Crossing.
A pine tree was uprooted near this
location as well. The tornado blew
down some large limbs before lifting
near the intersection of SSR 119 and
highway 20. Public works also
reported ping-pong ball sized hail
in the southern part of the county
at this time (exact location
unspecified).
Abbeville County
Donalds to 12 1715EST
6 N Due West
Trees and power lines down. Lines
also reported down 6 miles north of
the town of Due West.
Abbeville County
Abbeville 12 1720EST
Numerous trees and power lines blown
down in and around the city. At and
around the city. At least one tree
fell on a house.
Abbeville County
3 NW Donalds 12 1730EST
Greenwood County
Hodges 12 1752EST
Spotter also relayed non-specific
report of large hail. Also non-
specific report of large hail 3 SE
Hodges along highway 25.
Laurens County
Laurens 12 1815EST
Laurens County
Waterloo 12 1815EST
Trees down in Waterloo.
Oconee County
Salem 22 1255EST
Golfball sized hail also reported on
Little River Baptist Church Road, 5
Baptist Church Road, 5 miles NNW of
Salem at 1:57 PM EST.
Oconee County
Salem 22 1300EST
Lightning struck a barn, starting a
small fire.
Abbeville County
Lowndesville 22 1310EST
SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest
Oconee County
Seneca 22 1315EST
A 60 foot tree reported on a house
with some structural damage in
Seneca. Ham radio report of numerous
trees down across southern Oconee
County. Several roads were closed
due to fallen trees. Newspaper
reported 600 customers lost power.
Pickens County
8 WNW Pickens 22 1315EST
Spotter estimated winds of 75 to 100
mph. He counted over 100 large trees
uprooted in a divergent pattern in a
25 acre area near the Keowee
Mountain Estates off of highway 133
near Nine Times.
Pickens County
Six Mile 22 1316EST
Pickens County
6 WNW Pickens to 22 1320EST
Liberty
Divergent damage path ran from the
intersection of Shady Grove and
Martin School Rds to highway 178
north of Pickens. Spotter estimated
65 mph winds in Pickens. Several
trees and lines down from Pickens to
Liberty. At least one tree fell on a
house near Liberty High School. A
car was blown into another car at
the Nissan plant near Liberty.
Pickens County
3 NNW Pickens to 22 1326EST 8 75
6 NE Pickens 1331EST
This tornado touched down just
northwest of Pickens, where 3 barns
were destroyed near the intersection
of Gravley Rd and Artie Rd. Numerous
trees were blown down from the
intersection of Red Hill and Reece
Mill Rds east to highway 178. The
tornado continued an intermittent
ENE track, snapping off and
uprooting numerous trees along an 8
mile path before lifting west of
Dacusville. At least one tree fell
on a house, and at least one car was
damaged. Newspaper reported
thousands of power outages across
the county. There was also a spotter
report of mothball hail in Pickens
at 2:30.
Anderson County
Anderson 22 1329EST
Pickens County
Sunset 22 1335EST
Trees blocked highway 11.
Pickens County
Easley 22 1335EST
Numerous trees down on roads and
power lines. At least 1 tree fell on
a house, and at least one other fell
on a car. Newspaper reported a total
of 22 broken power poles across the
county.
Pickens County
Easley 22 1335EST
Greenville County
Greenville to 22 1349EST
Greer 1403EST
County reported numerous trees and
power lines blown down, mainly from
the north and cast sides of
Greenville to Taylors and Greer. At
least 2 trees fell on houses and
several fell on vehicles. A piece of
sheet metal was peeled from the roof
of a building on Trade St in
downtown Greer. In addition, a 51
knot gust was measured at Donaldson
Center at 2:51 PM EST.
Anderson County
Anderson 22 1350EST
Greenville County
Simpsonville 22 1357EST
Several people reported numerous
trees down. A 12 inch diamter oak
tree fell on a vehicle and the roof
of one residence.
SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest
Abbeville County
Countywide 22 1403EST
Trees down in unspecified locations
in the county.
Abbeville County
Lowndesville 22 1403EST
Spartanburg County
Greer to 22 1406EST
6 S Lyman 1411EST
A portion of a roof was tom off an
unoccupied store at Hillview Plaza.
BMW reported a temporary
construction wall collapsed at their
plant. Trees and lines down near
Lyman and also in Duncan.
Greenville County
11 N Greenville 22 1410EST
Public report on highway 253 between
North Greenville College and
Greenville.
Abbeville County
Abbeville 22 1415EST
Lightning was responsible for a
power outage in the city that lasted
about 2 hours.
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg 22 1417EST
1422EST
Quite a few trees and power lines
down in and around the city.
Greenwood County
South Greenwood 22 1425EST
1435EST
Scattered trees down across the
southern part of the county,
including on the south side of the
city and in Ninety Six. One house
had roof damage in Greenwood.
Cherokee County
Countywide 22 1440EST
1445EST
Scattered trees and lines down
across the southern part of the
county.
Laurens County
Waterloo 22 1444EST
Trees down and non-specific large
hail.
Greenwood County
Greenwood 22 1445EST
A couple of trees blown down on the
northwest side of Greenwood.
Union County
Union 22 1452EST
Tree fell on a car and a portable,
elctronic sign was blown across a
parking lot. Also, marble hail
covered the ground.
Abbeville County
Abbeville 22 1700EST
Lightning struck the steeple of
Abbeville Presbyterian Church,
igniting a fire.
TEXAS, North
Grayson County
3 SE Pottsboro 5 1525CST
Collin County
Plano 5 1550CST
TEXAS, North
Collin County
Frisco 5 16000ST
Dallas County
Dallas 5 16000ST
Hail the size of hen eggs reported.
Collin County
Frisco 5 1612CST
Collin County
Frisco 5 1614CST
Grayson County
Sherman 5 1614CST
Grayson County
2 NW Tom Bean 5 1630CST
Report relayed by Norman Weather
Forecast Office.
Bosque County
Lakeside Vlg 5 1635CST
Hill County
3 E Whitney 5 1647CST
Collin County
1 S Me Kinney 5 1650CST
Collin County
Anna 5 1658CST
Golf ball size hail reported.
Dallas County
Dallas 5 1700CST
Dallas County
Duncanville 5 1705CST
Fannin County
Leonard 5 1709CST
Pea to quarter size hail reported.
Hill County
Hillsboro 5 1715CST
NWS employee reported penny size
hail and 50 MPH winds.
Hill County
Hubbard 5 1720CST
Dallas County
5 NE Dallas 5 1722CST
Dallas County
2 N Garland 5 1736CST
Ping pong ball size hail covering
ground.
Navarro County
2 E Frost 5 1742CST
1750CST
Damage to numerous structures
including barns and a church between
Frost and Blooming Grove on Highway
22.
Collin County
4 E Blue Ridge 5 1750CST
Marble to quarter size hail
reported.
Hunt County
Wolfe City 5 1750CST
Navarro County
Blooming Grove 5 1750CST
Navarro County
Countywide 5 1750CST
18000ST
Wind damage across portions of
western and central Navarro county.
Barns heavily damaged or destroyed
along State Highway 22 west of
Corsicana.
Navarro County
Frost 5 1750CST
Hill County
5 SE Hillsboro 5 1752CST
Power poles knocked down between
Hillsboro and Abbott.
Fannin County
Leonard 5 18000ST
21000ST
Flash flooding prompted residents to
create make-shift culverts and dams
to keep the water from entering
their homes. Many homes were damaged
by the high water, which was several
feet high in some places.
Hill County
2 W Blum 5 1800CST
Dime size hail reported in Retreat.
Hunt County
Wolfe City 5 1800CST
Navarro County
Barry 5 1802CST
Golf ball size hail reported.
Navarro County
Barry 5 1802CST
Lamar County
15 SW Paris 5 1810CST
Golf ball size hail reported in
Petty.
Navarro County
Corsicana 5 1810CST
Fannin County
Ladonia 5 1815CST
Bell County
Killeen 5 1819CST
Bell County
Killeen 5 1829CST
Bell County
6 SE Killeen 5 1830CST
Nickel size hail reported in Harker
Heights.
Navarro County
Countywide 5 1830CST
Numerous reports of damage in
central part of county.
Navarro County
Kerens 5 1833CST
Quarter size hail covering the
ground.
TXZ094 Fannin
5 1833CST
2100CST
Five to six inches of water covering
an entire roadway.
Lamar County
Paris 5 1835CST
Paris AWOS reported a 68 mph wind
gust.
Bell County
Salado 5 1853CST
Henderson County
Malakoff 5 1855CST
Hopkins County
Sulphur Spgs 5 1855CST
Pea to golf ball size hail reported
along Highway 19 and Highway 67.
Hopkins County
Sulphur Spgs 5 1855CST
Tree blown onto house.
Hopkins County
Sulphur Spgs 5 19000ST
Strong winds split a large oak tree
at the Sulphur Springs courthouse at
the intersection of Oak Avenue and
Jefferson Street. An awning was also
torn off a building on Main Street.
Navarro County
Countywide 5 19000ST
Wind damage along FM 709 south of
Corsicana stretching east along
Highway 31, and points south around
US 287 near Mildred.
Anderson County
5 S Frankston 5 1910CST
Tree fell onto Highway 19.
Anderson County
5 N Brushy Creek 5 1913CST
Golf ball size hail reported.
TEXAS, North
Bell County
Rogers 05 1914CST
Henderson County
Athens 05 1915CST
Golf ball size hail reported.
Henderson County
18 E Athens 05 1920CST
Hail the size of tennis balls reported
from a Tyler, TX television station;
report relayed through NWS Shreveport.
Henderson County
Poynor 05 1927CST
Baseball size hail reported.
Bell County
5 S Holland 05 1928CST
Milam County
Cameron 05 1944CST
Golf ball size hail reported.
Milam County
Cameron 05 1955CST
Limestone County
5 SE Groesbeck 05 1956CST
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Deaf Smith County
19 N Hereford 18 1539CST
Oldham County
3 N Vega 18 1610CST
Potter County
23 NW Amarillo 18 1640CST
At Valley de Oro.
Donley County
6 S Clarendon 18 1753CST
1803CST
Donley County
10 SSW Clarendon 18 1805CST
1820CST
Donley County
8 S Clarendon 18 1811CST
Large tree snapped along State Highway
70 south of Clarendon.
Donley County
9 S Clarendon 18 1825CST 0.1 25
Damage mainly to large trees just north
of the intersection of State Highway 70
and County Road 10. The tornado
remained over open country. An official
storm survey was done on this tornado.
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Donley County
Howardwick 18 2232CST
Severe thunderstorms moved across the
southern Texas panhandle during the
afternoon and evening hours producing
large hail ... damaging winds ... And
an isolated tornado. Although there
were damage to trees from the high wind
and tornado ... no property damage
occurred from the severe weather and
there were no reports of injuries.
TEXAS, South
Brooks County
Falfurrias 25 0139CST
TEXAS, West
Culberson County
44 ENE Pine Spgs 17 2039CST
Ping pong ball size hail fell over
extreme northeastern Culberson County
just west of U.S. Highway 285 during
the late evening of the 17th. A
National Weather Service volunteer
Skywarn spotter surveyed the area the
following day, and found evidence of
large hail in the scarred landscape
where one and a half inch craters
littered the open range land.
Reeves County
16 SE Orla 17 2126CST
2130CST
Quarter to half dollar size hail
accumulated to a depth of three inches
along U.S. Highway 285 northwest of
that highway's intersection with Texas
Highway 302. The hail was discovered
more than an hour after the storm
passed this location, so the actual
size of the falling hail was likely
larger than indicated. Event time is
based on radar.
Reeves County
7 NW Pecos 17 2228CST
Quarter size hail was reported along
Farm to Market Road 2119 northwest of
Pecos.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
propagated southeast out of the plains
of southeastern New Mexico during the
late evening of the 17th. This storm
produced large hail across portions of
the Upper Trans Pecos region of west
Texas.
VIRGINIA, North
Fauquier County
Bristersburg 02 1150EST
1250EST
Elk Run flooded along Tin Pot Run
VAZ039-042-050>053 Madison--Loudoun--Orange--Culpeper--
Prince William--Fairfax
02 1150EST
1730EST
State road 607 closed due to flooding
Fauquier County
Warrenton 02 1445EST
1500EST
Trees and powerlines down
Fairfax County
4 W Centreville 02 1500EST
1630EST
Numerous roads flooded in western
Fairfax county near Centreville
Loudoun County
3 S Leesburg 02 1500EST
1630EST
Routes 653 and 643 closed due to high
water
Prince William County
2 W Haymarket 02 1500EST
1630EST
Water on Old Church Road near the
bridge
VIRGINIA, North
Stafford County
Stafford 02 1500EST
1630EST
Two city roads closed in the town of
Stafford due to high water
Fairfax County
Mc Lean 02 1555EST
1605EST
24 inch diameter tree downed on Brook
Road.
Orange County
Orange 02 1635EST
1638EST
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Fairfax County
Herndon 02 1840EST
1842EST
Fairfax County
Great Falls 02 1845EST
1850EST
Tree down on Georgetown Pike
Fairfax County
Mt Vernon 02 1855EST
1858EST
Tree down
Warren County
Front Royal 02 1945EST
2055EST
Some roads have deep water flowing over
them across the county
Rappahannock County
Flint Hill 02 2100EST
2200EST
Route 522 north near Flint Hill flooded
with cars stranded
Fauquier County
Warrenton 02 2330EST
03 0100EST
Roads closed across the county
VAZ021-025>027 Highland--Augusta--Rockingham--
Shenandoah
03 1200EST
1610EST
Trees down county wide with one
building significantly damaged
Culpeper County
Boston 03 1300EST
1305EST
Measured at roof level
A low pressure system moved from the
southeast United States and into the
mid-Atlantic region on April 2, 2005.
This system caused significant flooding
and damaging wind gusts across a large
portion of Maryland, Virginia, and West
Virginia.
Spotsylvania County
Chancellorsville 23 1525EST
1535EST
Reported by the National Park Service
Stafford County
Hartwood 23 1545EST
1555EST
Stafford County
Widewater 23 1610EST
1620EST
Report from Tuner Field Observer
VIRGINIA, North
Falls Church (C)
Falls Church 23 1650EST
1658EST
A very strong cold front moved across
the mid-Atlantic region on April 23,
2005. This front interacted with a
moist and unstable airmass to generate
significant strong to severe
thunderstorms and high winds. Wind
damage was reported across portions of
central and northern Virginia, and
southern and central Maryland, as well
as across the Tidal Potomac and upper
Chesapeake Bay marine waters. Damaging
large hail was also reported in many
locations with this storm system.
WEST VIRGINIA, East
WVZ048-048-048- Grant--Mineral--Hampshire--Morgan--
048>049-049-049>051- Hardy
055
02 2230EST
03 1545EST
3 mobile homes overturned with possible
injuries
A low pressure system moved from the
southeast United States and into the
mid-Atlantic region on April 2, 2005.
This system caused significant flooding
and damaging wind gusts across a large
portion of Maryland, Virginia, and
West Virginia.
Number of Estimated
Persons Damage
Location Killed Injured Property Crops
NEW JERSEY, Northeast
NJZ002>006-011
0 0 12M
A low pressure system developed in the
Gulf Of Mexico and rapidly intensified
as it moved north to northeast. The low
passed over the Appalachian Mountains
and moved slowly west of the local area
during Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd
and 3rd. Widespread heavy rain along
with embedded heavy showers and
thunderstorms occurred with this
system. Storm Total Rainfall amounts
ranged from 1.50 to 3.25 inches.
During March 28th and 29th, only 3 to
5 days earlier, another low dumped 1.50
to 3.00 inches of rain across the
region as it moved north to northeast
along the eastern seaboard. Thcse wet
antecedent conditions primcd the local
area for additional widespread flooding
with 3 to 6 inches of rain occurring in
less than 5 days.
Heavy rain caused widespread urban
flooding. Most small streams and rivers
overflowed their banks. In addition,
high wind gusts
from 46 to 57 mph, associated with
heavier showers, downed many trees.
Based on newspaper clippings and
quotes from the NJ State Office of
Emergency Management, the floods along
the Passaic and Delaware Rivers,
forced nearly 6000 residents from their
homes and caused $60 million in
damages; $52.5 million to private
property and $7.5 million to public
property. The flooding affected more
than 3000 single-family homes and
another 140 apartments and businesses.
The Saddle River at Lodi reached its'
flood stage of 6.0 feet at 8:45 pm on
April 2nd. It crested at 6.56 feet at
1:45 am on April 3rd, then receded
below flood stage at 5:45 am.
The Ramapo River at Mahwah reached
its' flood stage of 8.0 feet at 6:45
pm on April 2nd. It crested at 9.87
feet at 9 am on April 3rd, then receded
below its' flood stage at 8 am on April
4th. Major flooding occurred along
Route 202. Glen Gray Road was
completely flooded and Bear Swamp Road
was partially flooded.
The Ho-Ho-Kus Brook reached its' flood
stage of 3.0 at 5:00 pm on April 2nd.
It crested briefly at 3.15 feet at 9
pm, then receded below its' flood
stage at 11:00 pm on April 2nd.
Here are selected rainfall amounts for:
Passaic County--from 2.01 inches at
Wayne to 3.77 inches at Greenwood Lake.
Bergen County--from 1.35 inches at
Woodridge to 3.25 inches at Rutherford.
At Teterboro Airport, 1.81 inches was
measured.
Essex County--from 1.40 inches at
Newark Airport to 2.35 inches at
Montclair.
Hudson County--from 1.78 inches at
Harrison to 2.84 inches at West New
York.
Union County--from 1.50 inches at
Roselle to 2.23 inches at Canoe Brook.
Here are selected peak wind gusts for:
Passaic County--32 mph at Hawthorne on
April 2nd at 4:08 pm.
Bergen County--from 50 mph at Woodridge
and Bergenfield to 68 mph at North
Arlington on April 2nd around 7:30 pm.
At Teterboro Airport, a 54 mph peak
wind gust was measured at 8:26 pm.
Spotters reported numerous trees
downed in North Arlington. Other
spotter reports included a downed tree
and pole on Terrace Ave. near Madison
Ave. in Hasbrouck Heights. Power lines
were downed on Masonicus Road and East
Cresent Ave. in Mahwah. Large branches
and a few trees were downed throughout
the Borough of Wood Ridge.
Essex County--52 mph at Newark Airport
on April 2nd at 7:30 pm. Spotters
reported a tree down in Belleville and
Nutley.
Hudson County--from 44 mph at Kearny
on April 2nd at 7:12 pm to 53 mph at
Jersey City on April 3rd at 5:00 am.
Spotters reported roof damage in
Jersey City and a large tree fell onto
a house in Harrison.
Union County--37 mph at Elizabeth on
April 2nd.
NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest
NJZ008
0 0 1M
Heavy rain and widespread flooding
affected the Passaic and Delaware
River Basins. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. In Sussex,
Warren, Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris
Counties, about 1,800 homes and
businesses were flooded, 25 homes were
destroyed. Many of the homes and
businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,000 people were
evacuated from the five counties.
Shelters were opened in schools, fire
houses and churches. Both the Red
Cross and Salvation Army assisted with
the evacuations and distributing food
and drinks. Many major roads were
closed. Total statewide damage from
this storm was estimated at $52
million dollars. The worst damage was
reported in Lambertville (Hunterdon
County) and Trenton (Mercer County).
Miraculously there were no deaths or
major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines
and dryers were destroyed. In many
places, everything that was stored
below ground level was destroyed. The
flood waters dislodged propane and oil
tanks. Some basements were contaminated
with oil. First floor damage included
ruined hardwood floors, furniture,
carpeting, vinyl flooring and dry
walls. The homes that were greatly
affected had their electricity and gas
service turned off and in many
instances had to get the former
replaced. Private wells had to be
tested for contamination.
On April 19th, President George W.
Bush declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
The northeastern part of Morris County
was hit the hardest by flooding along
the Pequannock, Pompton and Passaic
Rivers. Isolated sections of the
Passaic River never went below flood
stage from the flooding on March 28th
as the next batch of heavy rain
arrived. The rain began falling around
Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell heavy
at times during the afternoon into the
early evening. Lighter rain and/or
drizzle fell through the rest of the
night and ended during the morning of
the 3rd. Storm totals averaged around
three inches. About 500 people were
evacuated mainly from Pequannock and
Lincoln Park Boroughs. In Lincoln
Park, thirty streets were closed and
over 100 homes were flooded near the
Pompton and Passaic Rivers. As of
April 8th, about 100 people could not
return to their homes as several
streets were still flooded. In
Pequannock, four major roads were
closed including New Jersey State
Route 23. Schools were closed on
Monday the 4th. All power to the
borough was restored on the 6th. Road
closures due to flooding also occurred
in Dover, Rockaway, Randolph, Denville,
Netcong, Morris and Mount Arlington.
The Rockaway River above the Boonton
Reservoir was above its 5 foot flood
stage from 728 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1118 p.m. EDT on the 4th. It
crested at 6.33 feet at 1030 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. The Rockaway River below
the Boonton Reservoir was above its
5 foot flood stage from 645 p.m. EST
on the 2nd through 1230 a.m. EDT on
the 6th. It crested at 7.19 feet at 1
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Pompton River
at Pompton Plains was above its 16
foot flood stage from 1 122 p.m. EST
on the 2nd through 315 a.m. EDT on the
the 5th. It crested at 20.42 feet at
4 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Pequannock
River at the Macopin Intake Dam was
above its 5.5 foot flood stage from
630 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 830
p.m. EDT on the 4th. It crested at
6.12 feet at 215 p.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The Whippany Creek at Morristown
crested at 6.03 feet at Midnight EST
on the 3rd. It was above its 6 foot
flood stage from 1015 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 315 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The Passaic River at Chatham was above
its 6 foot flood stage from 640 p.m.
EST through 1032 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
It crested at 6.07 feet at 8 p.m. EST
on the 2nd. The river was above flood
stage again from 1030 p.m. EDT on the
3rd through 545 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
It crested at 6.03 feet at 145 a.m.
EDT on the 4th. Farther downstream at
Pine Brook, the Passaic River was
above its 19 foot flood stage from 3
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1130 p.m.
EDT on the 8th. It crested at 20.7
feet at 1045 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
Farther downstream at Two Bridges, the
Passaic River never receded below
flood stage from the March 28th heavy
rain. It remained above the 9 foot
flood stage until 4 p.m. EDT on the
9th. The highest April crest was 13.23
feet at 1115 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
Specific storm totals included 4.20
inches in Chester, 3.80 inches in
Jefferson Township, 3.72 inches in
Ironia, 3.20 inches in Pequannock,
3.00 inches in Morris Plains, 2.72
inches in Marcella, 2.57 inches in
Boonton and 2.33 inches in Morristown.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1 st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1 st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and 28th.
NJZ010
0 0
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. Somerset County
was less affected than counties in the
Passaic and Delaware Basins.
Nevertheless, flooding did occur along
the Raritan and Millstone Rivers as
well as some of its tributaries. But
flooding did not exceed levels reached
with Hurricane Floyd in September 1999
or the floods of January 1996. Rain
started late in the evening on the 1st
and continued throughout the day on
the 2nd. The rain fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon of the 2nd. The
rain tapered off to some spottier
light rain or drizzle during the
evening and overnight and ended during
the morning on the 3rd. Storm totals
averaged between 2 and 3.5 inches. The
heavy rain and flooding forced the
closure of the Griggstown Causeway and
a few streets in Manville Borough. Raw
sewage backed into several homes in
Bernards Township.
Specific storm totals included 3.55
inches in Bridgewater, 3.48 inches in
Neshanic, 3.07 inches in Pottersville,
3.04 inches in Hillsborough, 2.37
inches in Somerville and 2.06 inches
in Blackwells Mills.
The North Branch of the Raritan River
at Raritan was above its 10 foot flood
stage from 1145 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 554 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 10.35 feet at 330 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. Farther downstream, the
North Branch of the Raritan at South
Branch was above its 7 foot flood
stage from 1125 a.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1239 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 8.8 feet at 6 p.m. EST on
the 2nd. The main stem of the Raritan
River at Manville was above its 14
foot flood stage from 1125 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 700 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 16.96 feet at
8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. Farther
downstream at Bound Brook the Raritan
River was above its 28 foot flood stage
from 109 a.m. EST through 957 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd. It crested at 30.54
feet at 1024 a.m. EDT. The Millstone
River at Griggstown was above its 10
foot flood stage from 109 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 5 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
It crested at 14.65 feet at 3 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. Downstream at Weston, the
Millstone River was above its 12.4
foot flood stage from 444 a.m. EDT
through 620 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 13.6 feet at 10 a.m. EDT.
Farther downstream, the Millstone River
at Blackwells Mills was above its 9
foot flood stage from 1130 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 430 a.m. EDT on the
4th. It crested at 11.40 feet at 1027
a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Lamington
River at Burnts Mills was above its 9.5
foot flood stage from 440 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 512 a.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 11.0 feet at
Midnight EST on the 3rd.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1 st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The flooding was exacerbated
by the already wet soil conditions due
to heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th.
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Strong southeast winds and runoff from
the heavy rain in the Delaware River
caused minor tidal flooding at the
time of the late afternoon and early
evening high tide along the Delaware
River and Delaware Bay. The same
southeast winds caused some minor
tidal flooding at the time of the
overnight high tide along the Atlantic
Coast. The high tide reached 7.9 feet
above mean lower low water at Reedy
Island (New Castle County). Minor tidal
flooding begins at 7.2 feet above mean
lower low water. The overnight high
tide at Sandy Hook (Monmouth County)
reached 6.93 feet above mean lower low
water. Minor tidal flooding begins at
6.7 feet above mean lower low water.
The minor tidal flooding was caused by
the strong southeast winds preceding
and accompanying the low pressure
system that moved from the southern
Gulf Coast States toward the region on
the morning of the 2nd. At 7 a.m. EST
on the 2nd, the low pressure system
was in central Virginia. From Virginia
it continued to move northeast and
intensified as it neared Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd,
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd and Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd.
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Strong southeast winds affected New
Jersey during the afternoon and early
evening of the 2nd as the strong low
pressure system continued to intensify
as it moved closer to the area. As the
low pressure system moved into the
area, the intensification process
was weakening and the proximity to the
low itself caused winds to become
lighter. Peak wind gusts averaged 45
to 50 mph. The combination of the
winds and heavy rain made it easy to
knock down shallow rooted trees,
especially toward the coast. In central
New Jersey, 17,000 homes and
businesses lost power in Middlesex and
Monmouth Counties. Several poles were
split in South Brunswick Township.
Several roads were closed because of
downed wires. Outages in Monmouth
County were concentrated in Freehold
Township. In Southern New Jersey,
about 2,000 homes and businesses lost
power.
Peak wind gusts included 55 mph in
Lumberton Township (Burlington County),
52 mph at the McGuire Air Force Base
(Burlington County), 49 mph at the
Atlantic City International Airport
(Atlantic County), 47 mph in Belmar
(Monmouth County), 43 mph in Millville
(Cumberland County) and 40 mph in
Sussex (Sussex County).
The strong winds were caused by a low
pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States toward the
region on the morning of the 2nd. At
7 a.m. EST on the 2nd, it was a 996
millibar low pressure system in central
Virginia. From Virginia it continued
to move northeast and intensified and
was a 992 millibar low pressure system
near Washington, D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on
the 2nd, a 987 millibar low pressure
system near Lancaster, Pennsylvania at
7 p.m. EST on the 2nd and a 984
millibar low pressure system near
Scranton, Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST
on the 3rd.
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Heavy rain fell across Salem County
during the afternoon of the 2nd and
caused poor drainage and stream
flooding. Rain started late in the
evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches.
New Jersey State Route 49 over the
Alloways Creek and Salem River was
closed due to flooding. The
Pedricktown Bridge over Oldmans Creek
was also closed due to flooding.
Several roads near Chestnut Run in
Woodstown were closed. Minor tidal
flooding also occurred along the
Delaware River, especially with the
daytime high tide through the 4th.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and 28th.
In addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New
York State and because the New York
City Delaware County, New York
reservoirs were already at capacity
added to the flooding.
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For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons
were evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey
with about 3,200 homes damaged. New
Jersey Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants
of Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Sussex, Warren,
Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris Counties,
about 1,800 homes and businesses were
flooded, 25 homes were destroyed.
Many of the homes and businesses that
were flooded, had flooding into the
first floor of their dwellings. About
4,000 people were evacuated from the
five counties. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches.
Both the Red Cross and Salvation
Army assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. A dozen
low-lying bridges from Trenton north
were closed and damaged by the
flooding. Total statewide damage from
this storm was estimated at $52 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines
and dryers were destroyed. In many
places, everything that was stored
below ground level was destroyed. The
flood waters dislodged propane and oil
tanks. Some basements were contaminated
with oil. First floor damage included
ruined hardwood floors, furniture,
carpeting, vinyl flooring and dry
walls. The homes that were greatly
affected had their electricity and
gas service turned off and in many
instances had to get the former
replaced. Private wells had to be
tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
Mercer County, in particular the Island
section of Trenton was hit hard by the
Delaware River flooding. The rain began
falling around Midnight EST on the 2nd
and fell heavy at times during the
afternoon into the early evening.
Lighter rain and/or drizzle fell
through the rest of the night and ended
during the morning of the 3rd. Storm
totals averaged around two inches.
About 1,900 people were evacuated from
Trenton, Ewing and Hopewell Township.
Many roads (including New Jersey State
29) were flooded and bridges were
closed. In Trenton, the entire Island
section between the Delaware River and
New Jersey State Route 29 was
evacuated. Additional evacuations
occurred in the Glen Afton section and
the West Ward. The Island residents
could not return until the 8th at the
earliest. Over 100 homes had to be
rewired as flooding reached into the
first floor. The National Guard used
boats to ferry city personnel around.
Because most of the Delaware River
bridges were closed, traffic on
Interstate 95 (and its open bridge) on
the morning of the 4th backed from
Trenton all the way southeast into
Philadelphia. Flooding reached up to
eight feet in the lower level of the
Statehouse parking lot, and caused
non-essential state personnel from
working on the 4th and 5th. About 500
persons were evacuated in Ewing
Township including residents in the
River Edge Apartments. A few
evacuations also occurred in the
Titusville Section of Hopewell
Township. The Calhoun Street Bridge was
reopened on the 5th and New Jersey
State Route 29 was reopened on the 6th.
The Washington Crossing Bridge was
briefly reopened during the afternoon
of the 6th, but was closed shortly
thereafter when erosion was found
around one of the bridges piers. A 3
foot by 8 foot section of one pier was
eroding. It was believed that it was
struck by a dumpster. About 7,400
vehicles a day used the bridge between
Upper Makefield Township to Hopewell
Township.
The Delaware River at the New Hope
(Bucks County)/Lambertville(Hunterdon
County) Bridge was above its 13 foot
flood stage from 846 a.m. EDT on the
3rd through 814 a.m. EDT on the 5th. It
crested at 19.17 feet at 11 a.m. EDT on
the 4th. This was the third highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The Delaware River at
Washington's Crossing was above its
20 foot flood stage from 726 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd through 829 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at 24.7 feet at Noon
EDT on the 4th. This was the third
highest crest on record and the highest
since August 20, 1955. The Delaware
River at Trenton was above its 20 foot
flood stage from 750 a.m. EDT on the
3rd through 1103 a.m. EDT on the 5th.
It crested at 25.52 feet at 1 p.m. EDT
on the 4th. This was the fourth highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The Assunpink Creek in
Trenton was above its 7 foot flood
stage from 5 p.m. EST on the second
through 7 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 8.62 feet at 1030 p.m. EST
on the 2nd.
Specific storm totals included 2.80
inches in Washington Crossing, 2.00
inches in Trenton, 1.80 inches in West
Windsor and 1.76 inches in Hightstown.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington D.C. at
1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near Lancaster,
Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST on the 2nd,
near Scranton, Pennsylvania at 1 a.m.
EST on the 3rd, over the Finger Lakes
in New York at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
and into eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. The strong southeast
flow preceding the low pressure system
was able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th. In addition, along
the Delaware River, snowmelt in the
upper basin in New York State and
because the New York City Delaware
County, New York reservoirs were
already at capacity added to the
flooding.
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For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. In Camden
County, most of the problems occurred
along the Cooper River as the
combination of the heavy rain and the
impeded runoff because of the higher
than normal Delaware River caused
flooding. Rain started late in the
evening on the Ist and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches.
The Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden
was closed due to flooding along the
Cooper River. U.S. Route 130 in
Collingswood was closed as flooding
along the Cooper River extended through
the borough. The Cooper River at
Haddonfield was above its 2.8 foot
flood stage from 521 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 345 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 3.29 feet at 9 p.m. EST on
the 2nd. Minor tidal flooding also
occurred along the Delaware River with
the evening high tide on the 2nd and
the morning high tides on the 3rd and
4th. Specific storm totals included
2.78 inches in Audubon, 2.76 inches in
Somcrdale and 2.35 inches in Bluc
Anchor.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
tidal flooding problems at the lower
part of the river.
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For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codcy declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. Burlington
County was less affected than other
counties farther north along the
Delaware. Nevertheless, problems
occurred along the Delaware River and
tidal sections of its tributaries as
the combination of the tides and the
runoff from heavy rain caused flooding.
Rain started late in the evening on the
1st and continued throughout the day on
the 2rid. The rain fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon of the 2nd. The
rain tapered off to some spottier light
rain or drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches.
In Bordentown, one home was damaged by
Delaware River flooding. River flooding
also affected the Bordentown Yacht Club
and the Yapewi Aquatic Club. Structural
damage was also caused by floating
debris in the river. Farther south, two
homes were evacuated in Burlington City
along the river. In Cinnaminson
Township, the river flooded River Road
and the North Branch of the Pennsauken
Creek flooded Forks Landing Road. The
Delanco-Riverside Bridge was closed
over the Rancocas Creek. The tides
along the Delaware River in Burlington
peaked at 11.20 feet above mean lower
low water at 815 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
Minor flooding starts with tides above
9.0 feet above mean lower low water.
Lesser flooding (tides still exceeded
10.0 feet above mean lower low water)
also occurred with the late morning
high tides from the 3rd through the
5th. The Delaware River was running so
high that minor tidal flooding occurred
with most of the high tide cycles
through the morning of April 14th.
Specific storm totals included 2.70
inches in Tabernacle, 2.21 inches in
Mounty Holly and 2.17 inches in Mount
Laurel.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
tidal flooding problems at the lower
part of the river.
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For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons were
evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey with
about 3,200 homes damaged. New Jersey
Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Sussex, Warren,
Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris Counties,
about 1,800 homes and businesses were
flooded, 25 homes were destroyed. Many
of the homes and businesses that were
flooded, had flooding into the first
floor of their dwellings. About 4,000
people were evacuated from the five
counties. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches. Both
the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. A dozen low-
lying bridges from Trcnton north were
closed and damaged by the flooding.
Total statewide damage from this storm
was estimated at $52 million dollars.
The worst damage was reported in
Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, watcr heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wclls had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucestcr, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warrcn Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
Hunterdon County was the hardest hit of
all of the New Jersey counties with
Lambertville Borough the hardest hit
municipality. The rain began falling
around Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell
heavy at times from the middle of the
morning into the evening. Lighter rain
and/or drizzle fell through the rest of
the night and ended during the morning
of the 3rd. Storm totals averaged three
inches. About 1,100 people were
evacuated from every municipality along
the Delaware River except for West
Amwell Township. Tributaries to the
Delaware River also flooded. Inland,
flooding also occurred along the
branches of the Raritan River. Five
homes were destroyed, about one hundred
forty-five homes and businesses
suffered major damage and about another
five hundred homes and businesses
suffered some damage. Lambertville,
Frenchtown, Stockton and Milford
Boroughs were affected the most by the
flooding along the Delaware River. In
Lambertville, the Delaware River merged
with the Delaware and Raritan Canal.
Swan Creek also flooded. Flood waters
ripped through the first floor of the
Justice Complex and ruined some court
records. About 200 homes were damaged
as first floor flooding occurred. South
Union Street and Lambert Lane were hit
the hardest. In Frenchtown Borough
about 50 homes suffered substantial
damage as did the borough's post
office. It was expected to be closed
for one to two months. The sewage
treatment plant was also damaged. Four
hundred feet of River Road was washed
away. New Jersey State Route 29 between
Frenchtown and Lambertville was closed.
In Stockton, the locks in the canal at
Prallsville Mills broke and sent
Delaware River water into the borough.
Five homes on Mill Street were
condemned as the water blew out some
back doors. Fifteen to twenty families
had to wait for repairs before
returning to their homes. In Alexandria
Township, mudslides tore down trees and
wires. In Kingwood Township, sheds were
ripped from their foundations. Docks
and canoes floated downstream. The
Musconetcong River also flooded along
the Hunterdon and Warren County border.
In the Delaware River itself, flooding
at the Treasure Island Boy Scout Camp
forced the closure of the facility for
the year. Electrical transformers and
interior buildings were ruined. Many of
the free bridges across the Delaware
River were closed on the third and did
not re-open until the 6th. In downtown
Clinton, flooding along the South
Branch of the Raritan River flooded the
Hunterdon Museum of Art.
The Delaware River at Riegelsville
(Bucks County) crested at an estimated
34.07 feet at 6 a.m. EDT on the 4th.
This was also the third highest crest
on record and the highest crcst since
August 20, 1955. It was above its 22
foot flood stage from 1201 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd through 1141 a.m. EDT on the
5th. The Delaware River at Frenchtown
was above its 16 foot flood stage from
8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 636 a.m.
EDT on the 5th. It crested at 22.55
feet at 8 a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was
the third highest crest on record and
the highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at Stockton was above
its 18 foot flood stage from 3 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd through 645 a.m. EDT on
the 5th. It crested at 26.75 feet at 11
a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was the
second highest crest on record and the
highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at the New Hope/Lambert-
ville Bridge was above its 13 foot
flood stage from 846 a.m. EDT on the
3rd through 814 a.m. EDT on the 5th. It
crested at 19.17 feet at 11 a.m. EDT on
the 4th. This was the third highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The South Branch of
the Raritan River at High Bridge was
above its 10 foot flood stage from 718
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 907 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 10.71
feet at 315 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Farther downstream, the South Branch of
the Raritan at Stockton was above its 8
foot flood stage from 6 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 357 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 10.10 feet at 11 p.m. EST on
the 2nd.
Specific storm totals included 3.92
inches in Califon, 3.62 inches in
Flemington, 3.26 inches in Milford and
2.20 inches in East Amwell Township.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
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For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. In Gloucester
County, most of the problems occurred
along tributarics to thc Delaware River
as the combination of the heavy rain
and the impeded runoff because of the
higher than normal Delaware River
caused flooding. Rain started late in
the evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The rain
fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches and includcd
2.85 inches in West Deptford.
In Logan Township, U.S. Route 130 and a
few other tidal related roads were
closed. In Greenwich Township, several
residents were evacuated after the
Delaware River rose higher than the
floodgates. In West Deptford Township,
the Woodbury Creek flooded the Willow
Trailer Park. Six families were
evacuated. Tidal flooding problems
persisted through the daytime high tide
on the 4th. In addition to the
Delaware River flooding, the Raccoon
Creek also flooded. The Raccoon Creek
at Swedesboro was above its 13 foot
flood stage from 738 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 650 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 13.77 feet at 1115 p.m. EST
on the 2nd.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses for federal aid. Persons
could get grants for temporary housing
and to clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
tidal flooding problems at the lower
part of the river.
NJZ001
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For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons were
evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey with
about 3,200 homes damaged. New Jersey
Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crcsts since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Sussex, Warren,
Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris Counties,
about 1,800 homes and businesses were
flooded, 25 homes were destroyed. Many
of the homes and businesses that were
flooded, had flooding into the first
floor of their dwellings. About 4,000
people were evacuated from the five
counties. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches. Both
the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. A dozen low-
lying bridges from Trenton north were
closed and damaged by the flooding.
Total statewide damage from this storm
was estimated at $52 million dollars.
The worst damage was reported in
Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down rivcr along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Huntcrdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low intcrest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
In Sussex County, rain began falling
around Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell
heavy at times during the afternoon and
early evening. Lighter rain and/or
drizzle fell through the rest of the
night and ended during the morning of
the 3rd. Storm totals averaged three to
four inches. The hardest hit townships
were Montague and Sandyston Townships
along the Delaware River. Two homes in
each township were destroyed. All
inhabitants of Mashipacong Island in
Montague Township were evacuated. Other
residents along the Delaware River were
also evacuated in Montaguc and
Sandyston Townships. The Dingman's
Ferry Bridge between Layton (Sandyston
Township) and Pike County was closed.
Flooding problems also occurred in
Byram, Hardyston and Stillwater
Townships. A voluntary evacuation was
suggested for residents in Hardyston
and Franklin Townships after the Summit
Lake Dam was found to be leaking. The
dam did not fail. Numerous basements
were flooded in Newton and Lubbers Run
flooded in Byram Township. Numerous
roads throughout the county were
closed. In addition to the destroyed
homes, four homes in the county
suffered major damage while 62 other
suffered minor damage.
The Delaware River at Montague crested
at 31.69 feet on the 3rd, the third
highest crest on record and the highest
crest since August 19, 1955. Farther
downstream, the Delaware River at Tocks
Island (Warren County) crested at 32.35
feet at 10 p.m. EDT on the 3rd, the
second highest on record since August
19, 1955. The river was above its 21
foot flood stage from 1202 a.m. EST on
the 3rd through 435 a.m. EDT on the
5th. Specific storm totals included
4.12 inches in Wantage, 3.70 inches in
Andovcr, 3.21 inches in Newton and 2.66
inches in Sussex. The Flat Brook at
Flatbrookville was above its 7 foot
flood stage from 925 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 440 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 7.27 feet at 615 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2rid, near Washington, D.C.
at l p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other highcr terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
NJZ007
0 0 2.5M
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons were
evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey with
about 3,200 homes damaged. New Jersey
Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the Delaware
River. In Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon,
Mercer and Morris Counties, about 1,800
homes and businesses were flooded, 25
homes were destroyed. Many of the homes
and businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,000 people were
evacuated from the five counties.
Shelters were opened in schools, fire
houses and churches. Both the Red Cross
and Salvation Army assisted with the
evacuations and distributing food and
drinks. Many major roads were closed. A
dozen low-lying bridges from Trenton
north were closed and damaged by the
flooding. Total statewide damage from
this storm was estimated at $52 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down fiver along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes. Home-
owners and businesses were now eligible
for low interest loans to cover
uninsured property losses and other
federally funded programs.
In Warren County, rain began falling
around Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell
heavy at times from the middle of the
morning into the evening. Lighter rain
and/or drizzle fell through the rest of
the night and ended during the morning
of the 3rd. Storm totals averaged four
inches. About 1,350 people were
evacuated from every municipality along
the Delaware River as well as along the
U.S. Route 46 corridor. U.S. Route 46
was closed for days. Most people were
able to return to their homes on the
4th. Others had to wait for inspections
to deem their homes and utilities safe.
Knowlton and Harmony Townships along
the Delaware River suffered the most
monetary damage. County officials
declared a state of emergency for
municipalities along the Delaware
River. But flooding extended farther
inland as the Musconetcong, Paulins
Kill, and Pequest Rivers all flooded.
Fourteen homes in the county were
destroyed, one hundred ninety-two
suffered major damage, one hundred
twenty-five homes suffered minor damage
and another eighty-four had water in
their basements. The Easton-
Phillipsburg Bridge was closed from the
3rd through the 7th and suffered some
superficial damage. In Harmony
Township, about 350 people were
evacuated. Several trailers were
displaced from their foundations. A few
families will be displaced for weeks.
The Town of Phillipsburg evacuated
about 500 persons.
The Delaware River at Tocks Island
crested at 32.35 feet at 10 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd, the second highest on record
since August 19, 1955. The river was
above its 21 foot flood stage from 1202
a.m. EST on the 3rd through 435 a.m.
EDT on the 5th. The Delaware River at
Belvidere crested at 27.24 feet at 315
a.m. EDT on the 4th. It was the third
highest crest on record and highest
crest since August 19, 1955. It was
above its 22 foot flood stage from 853
a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 712 p.m.
EDT on the 4th. The Delaware River at
Easton (Northampton County) crested at
an estimated 36.5 feet on April 4th,
also the third highest crest on record
and the highest since August 19, 1955.
Flood stage is 22 feet. The Delaware
River at Riegelsville (Bucks County)
crested at an estimated 34.07 feet at 6
a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was also the
third highest crest on record and the
highest crest since August 20, 1955. It
was above its 22 foot flood stage from
1201 a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 1141
a.m. EDT on the 5th.
Specific storm totals included 4.20
inches in Columbia, 4.12 inches in
Stewartsville and Blairstown, 3.69
inches in Bloomsbury, 2.89 inches in
Phillipsburg and 2.70 inches in
Washington Borough.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2rid, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2rid, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2rid, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York at 8
a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into eastern
Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The strong southeast flow preceding the
low pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest
NCZ033-048>053-
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Wet snow, heavy at times, developed in
the higher elevations of the North
Carolina mountains during the morning.
By early evening, snowfall amounts
ranged from trace amounts to 4 inches,
mainly in areas above 3500 feet. By
early evening, some of the highest
elevations reeached heavy snowfall
criteria, mainly above 4000 feet.
Light accumulations were reported in
locations as low as 3000 feet.
Meanwhile, the major valleys received
mostly rain.
NCZ056-068
0 0 4K
High winds developed during the
evening hours across the foothills,
and far western piedmont, and
continued through the overnight hours
before subsiding during the pre-dawn
hours. Numerous trees and power lines
were blown down, resulting in quite a
few power outages. At least one tree
fell on a vehicle.
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High winds developed across the
mountains and foothills during the
evening, and continued through the
overnight hours before subsiding
during the late morning of the 3rd.
Numerous trees, power poles, and power
lines were blown down, resulting in
fairly widespread power outages. The
northern foothill counties appeared to
the the hardest hit. In McDowell
County, several homes and vehicles
were damaged by falling trees. In
Caldwell County, the roof of the
County office building was damaged in
Lenoir, and at least two homes were
damaged by falling trees in the
northern part of the county.
Catawba County
Hickory 0 0
Jackson County
Sylva 0 0
Burke County
11 WSW Morganton 0 0 5K
Several trees down in the Patton Rd
area. One tree fell on a mobile home.
Cleveland County
Polkville to 0 0
Shelby
Several trees down in Shelby, and some
out in the county.
Rowan County
Salisbury 0 0 2K
A tree was blown onto a power line and
a second, partially rotted tree fell
on a vehicle.
Madison County
Marshall 0 0
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A late season storm brought
significant snowfall to the mountains
of North Carolina. Accumulations were
highly variable across the area, with
as much as 8 inches falling in the
higher elevations. However, even
locations in the lower French Broad
Valley observed up to 3 inches.
PENNSYLVANIA, East
PAZ067
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Heavy rain fell across Chester County
and caused widespread poor drainage
flooding on the 2nd and stream and
river flooding on the 2nd and 3rd. The
heavy rain also loosened the soil and
several trees fell down across the
county. Rain started late in the
evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain
tapered off to some spottier light
rain or drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 3 and 4 inches.
Pennsylvania State Route 926 was
closed in Birmingham, Pocopson and
Westtown Townships. Water also washed
over Pennsylvania State Route 52 near
the Brandywine Creek in Pocopson and
Birmingham Townships. Flooding along
the Valley Creek damaged the Church
Street Bridge in Tredyffrin Township.
A downed tree damaged the roof and the
second floor of a house in North
Coventry Township.
The East Branch of the Brandywine
Creek at Downingtown was above its 7
foot flood stage from 544 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 1056 a.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 9.16 feet at 945
p.m. EST on the 2nd. The main stem of
the Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford
was above its 9 foot flood stage from
1135 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 5
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 9.8
feet at 627 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
French Creek at Phoenixville was above
its 8 foot flood stage from 501 p.m.
EST through 1030 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
It crested at 8.79 feet at 715 p.m.
EST. The Valley Creek at Valley Forge
was above its 7 foot flood stage from
254 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1209
a.m. EST on the 3rd. It crested at
9.68 feet at 7 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
The Schuylkill River at Pottstown
(Montgomery County) was above its 13
foot flood stage from 930 a.m. EDT
through 912 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 13.41 feet at 430 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd.
Specific storm totals included 4.12
inches at Valley Forge, 3.23 inches in
West Chester, 3.10 inches in
Glenmoore, 2.54 inches in Honey Brook
and 2.44 inches in Downingtown and
2.31 inches in Longwood Gardens.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th.
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Heavy rain fell across Delaware County
and caused widespread poor drainage
flooding on the 2nd and stream and
river flooding on the 2nd and 3rd.
Rain started late in the evening on
the 1st and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. The rain fell at its
heaviest during the afternoon of the
2nd. The rain tapered off to some
spottier light rain or drizzle during
the evening and overnight and
ended during the morning on the 3rd.
Storm totals averaged between 3 and 4
inches. The heavy rain and flooding
forced the closure of Pennsylvania
State Route 1 in Chadds Ford. Heavy
rain also flooded Interstate 95 near
the Blue Route (Interstate 476).
The main stem of the Brandywine Creek
at Chadds Ford was above its 9 foot
flood stage from 1135 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 5 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 9.8 feet at 627 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The Chester Creek at Chester
was above its 8 foot flood stage from
421 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 127
a.m. EST on the 3rd. It crested at
12.20 feet at 715 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
The Crum Creek at Newtown Square was
above its 6 foot flood stage from 4
p.m. EST through 11 18 p.m. EST on the
2nd. It crested at 9.33 feet at 745
p.m. EST on the 2nd. Specific storm
totals included 3.20 inches in Chadds
Ford and 2.85 inches at the
Philadelphia International Airport.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th. In addition, along the
Delaware River, snowmelt in the upper
basin in New York State and because
the New York City Delaware County, New
York reservoirs were already at
capacity added to both the tidal
flooding in Delaware County,
Pennsylvania and more serious river
flooding farther north.
PAZ068
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Heavy rain fell across Montgomery
County and caused widespread poor
drainage flooding on the 2nd and
stream and river flooding on the 2nd
and 3rd. Rain started late in the
evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals ranged
between 2.5 and 4.5 inches. The heavy
rain and flooding caused the closure
of River Road near Pennsylvania State
Route 309 in Fort Washington. Four
roads were closed due to stream
flooding in Upper Moreland Township.
Several roads were also closed in
Hatboro Borough. Seven gaged sites on
streams and rivers flooded within the
county and flooding was also reported
along the Pennypack Creek.
The Schuylkill River at Pottstown was
above its 13 foot flood stage from 930
a.m. EDT through 912 p.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 13.41 feet at 430
p.m. EDT. The East Branch of the
Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville was
above its 7 foot flood stage from 443
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 525 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 10.42
feet at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd. The
West Branch of the Perkiomen Creek at
Hillegass was above its 5 foot flood
stage from 525 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1205 a.m. EST on the
3rd. It crested at 5.28 feet at 645
p.m. EST on the 2nd. Along the main
stem of the Perkiomen Creek at East
Greenville, the creek was above its 4
foot flood stage from 4 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd.
It crested at 5.98 feet at 9 p.m. EST
on the 2nd. Farther downstream, at
Graterford, the Perkiomen Creek was
above its 11 foot flood stage from 507
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 727 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 14.18
feet at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd. The
Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington
was above its 9 foot flood stage from
432 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1251
a.m. EST on the 3rd. It crested at
12.62 feet at 9 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
The Manatawny Creek at Pottstown was
above its 6 foot flood stage from 427
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 318 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 8.26
feet at 4 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Specific storm totals included 4.50
inches in Palm, 4.40 inches in
Wynnewood, 3.52 inches in Pottstown,
3.35 inches in Blue Bell, 3.27 inches
in Norristown, 3.00 inches in Hatboro
and 2.63 inches in Eaglesville.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th.
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Heavy rain fell across Philadelphia
and caused widespread poor drainage
flooding on the 2nd and stream and
river flooding on the 2nd and 3rd.
Rain started late in the evening on
the 1st and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. The rain fell at its
heaviest during the afternoon of the
2nd. The rain tapered off to some
spottier light rain or drizzle during
the evening and overnight and
ended during the morning on the 3rd.
Storm totals averaged around 3 inches
with higher amounts over the source
region of some of the streams in
Montgomery County. The heavy rain and
flooding caused the closure of Kelly
Drive and Lincoln Drive along the
Schuylkill River and Delaware Avenue
along the Delaware River.
The Schuylkill River within
Philadelphia was above its 11 foot
flood stage from 9 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1239 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 11.74 feet at 430 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. The Pennypack Creek at the
Rhawn Street Bridge was above its 7
foot flood stage from 538 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 408 a.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 9.74 feet at 1245
a.m. EST on the 3rd. The Wissahickon
Creck at its mouth with the Schuylkill
River was above its 5 foot flood stage
from 422 p.m. EST on the 2nd through
654 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at
7.81 feet at 145 a.m. EST on the 3rd.
The Frankford Creek at Castor Avenue
was above its 7 foot flood stage from
510 p.m through 612 p.m. EST on the
2nd. It crested at 7.4 feet at 545
p.m. EST. The Delaware River at Pier
11 in Philadelphia caused moderate
tidal flooding at the time of the
evening high tide on the 2nd. The high
tide reached 9.59 feet above mean
lower low water at 754 p.m. EST on the
2nd and was above minor tidal flooding
levels (8.2 feet above mean lower low
water) from 544 p.m. EST through 1002
p.m. EST on the 2nd. Some additional
minor tidal flooding occurred during
the morning high tide cycle the next
three mornings. Specific storm totals
included 2.85 inches at the
Philadelphia International Airport and
2.74 inches at the Northeast
Philadelphia Airport.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th. In addition,
along the Delaware River, snowmelt in
the up per basin in New York State and
because the New York City Delaware
County, New York reservoirs were
already at capacity added to the
flooding.
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For the second time within seven
months a greater than 50-year storm
affected the Delaware River Basin and
its tributaries. In all, about 5,715
homes were evacuated along the
Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers in
Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Ed Rendell
quickly declared a state of emergency
and made money available to the
Pennsylvania Emergency Management for
flood related needs. Many homes and
businesses that were flooded because
of the remnants of Hurricane Ivan,
were flooded again. The crests along
the Delaware River were even higher
than in September 2004 and were the
highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Monroe, Northampton
and Bucks Counties, about 2,200 homes
and businesses were flooded, 40 homes
were destroyed. Many of the homes and
businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,300 people were
evacuated, with the greatest number in
Bucks County. Shelters were opened
in schools, fire houses and churches.
Both the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. Some will be
closed for months because of the
damage. A dozen low-lying bridges
from Trenton north were closed and
damaged by the flooding. Many schools
along river towns were closed on
Monday April 4th, some also on Tuesday
April 5th. The Delaware Canal took
another major hit as the Delaware
River merged with the canal. Damage
from the remnants of Ivan and the
latest storm was estimated at $40
million dollars. In the three county
area, total damage from this
storm was estimated at $120 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Easton (Northampton County),
Yardley and New Hope (Bucks County).
Miraculously there were no deaths or
major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines
and dryers were destroyed. In many
places, everything that was stored
below ground level was destroyed. The
flood waters dislodged propane and oil
tanks. Some basements were
contaminated with oil. First floor
damage included ruined hardwood
floors, furniture, carpeting, vinyl
flooring and dry walls. The homes that
were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 15th, President George W.
Bush declared a major disaster area in
Northampton, Bucks and Monroe
Counties. This opened the door for
federal aid for homeowners and
businesses. Persons could get grants
for temporary housing and to clean and
rebuild their homes. Homeowners and
businesses were now eligible for low
interest loans to cover uninsured
property losses and other federally
funded programs.
In Monroe County, flood damage was
estimated at $40 million dollars.
Damage was concentrated in Delaware
Water Gap Borough, Smithfield
Township, Paradise Township, Pocono
Township and Stroud Township. At the
height of the flooding, 10 major roads
were closed including U.S. Route 209
and Pennsylvania State Routes 611,
196, 447 and 715. People were trapped
in vehicles on Pennsylvania State
Route 447. Forty roads suffered some
flood damage with the worst occurring
along Pennsylvania State Route 611
from Delaware Water Gap to Portland
Borough in Northampton County. About
300 homes and businesses were
flooded, one home in the Price Landing
area of Shawnee-on-Delaware was washed
away. About 770 people were evacuated
from resorts and homes. One of the
worst damage to businesses occurred to
the Caesar's Resort in Paradise
Township as the Paradise Stream
severely flooded 32 units of the
resort and forced evacuations. Along
the Delaware River, Laird Technologies
was severely damaged in Delaware Water
Gap and the Shawnee Inn in Smithfield
Township was evacuated. The flooding
Brodhead Creek damaged two holes at
the Evergreen Golf Club in Analomink
(Stroud Township).
The Delaware River at Tocks Island was
above its 21 foot flood stage from
1202 a.m. EST on the 3rd through 435
a.m. EDT on the 5th. It crested at
32.35 feet at 10 p.m. EDT on the 3rd
and was the second highest on record,
only surpassed by the flooding on
August 19, 1955. The Brodhead Creek at
Analomink was above its 8 foot flood
stage from 518 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 320 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 10.59 feet at 930 p.m. EST
on the 2nd. This was its highest crest
since July 28, 1969. Farther
downstream, the Brodhead Creek at
Minisink Hills was above its 10 foot
flood stage from 715 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 1044 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
It crested at 20.96 feet at 1215 a.m.
EDT on the 4th and was the second
highest crest on record and the
highest crest since August 19, 1955.
The Pohopoco Creek at Kresgeville was
above its 8.5 foot flood stage from
636 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1115
a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at
8.84 feet at 845 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The Tunkhannock Creek at Long Pond was
above its 5 foot flood stage from 852
a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 330 a.m.
EDT on the 4th. It crested at 5.27
feet at 315 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
Bush Kill at Shoemakers was above its
6 foot flood stage from 733 p.m. EST
on the 2nd through 1022 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 7.51 feet at
345 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and was the
third highest crest on record and the
highest since July 28, 1969. The
Tobyhanna Creek at Blakeslee was above
its 10 foot food stage from 758 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 1118 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd. It crested at 13.27 feet
at 630 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and was the
second highest crest on record and the
highest since August 19, 1955.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout
the day on the 2nd. It fell at its
heaviest during the late afternoon and
early evening. The rain ended around
daybreak on the 3rd. Over the higher
terrain, the precipitation changed to
snow before ending. Storm totals
averaged 4 to 5 inches and included
5.00 inches in Tobyhanna, 4.80 inches
in Mount Pocono, 4.73 inches in East
Stroudsburg, 4.44 inches in Pocono
Summit, 4.35 inches in Blakeslee and
3.93 inches in Mount Pocono.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th. In addition,
along the Delaware River, snowmelt in
the upper basin in New York State and
because the New York City Delaware
County, New York reservoirs were
already at capacity added to the
flooding.
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Heavy rain fell across Berks County
and the headwaters of the Schuylkill
River and caused poor drainage and
stream flooding. The Schuylkill River,
had significant, but within bankfull
rises. Flooding was worst farther east
along the Delaware River. Rain started
just around Midnight EST on the 2nd
and continued throughout the day on
the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon and early
evening. Storm totals averaged between
3 and 4 inches. The heavy rain caused
road closures in Longswamp, Topton and
Union Townships in the eastern part of
the county. A couple was rescued from
a trapped minivan in Longswamp
Township.
The Manatawny Creek at Spangsville was
above its 6 foot flood stage from 538
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 217 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 7.38
feet at 1015 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
Specific storm totals included 4.05
inches in New Berlinville, 3.72 inches
in Fredericksville, 3.56 inches in
Douglassville, 3.46 inches in
Bechtelsville, 2.62 inches in Vinemont
and 2.29 inches in Reading.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th.
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For the second time within seven
months a greater than 50-year storm
affected the Delaware River Basin and
its tributaries. In all, about 5,715
homes were evacuated along the
Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers in
Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Ed Rendell
quickly declared a state of emergency
and made money available to the
Pennsylvania Emergency Management for
flood related needs. Many homes and
businesses that were flooded because
of the remnants of Hurricane Ivan,
were flooded again. The crests along
the Delaware River were even higher
than in September 2004 and were the
highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second
or third highest crest on record for
the Delaware River. In Monroe,
Northampton and Bucks Counties, about
2,200 homes and businesses were
flooded, 40 homes were destroyed. Many
of the homes and businesses that were
flooded, had flooding into the first
floor of their dwellings. About 4,300
people were evacuated, with the
greatest number in Bucks County.
Shelters were opened in schools, fire
houses and churches. Both the Red Cross
and Salvation Army assisted with the
evacuations and distributing food and
drinks. Many major roads were closed.
Some will be closed for months because
of the damage. A dozen low-lying
bridges from Trenton north were closed
and damaged by the flooding. Many
schools along river towns were closed
on Monday April 4th, some also on
Tuesday April 5th. The Delaware Canal
took another major hit as the Delaware
River merged with the canal. Damage
from the remnants of Ivan and the
latest storm was estimated at $40
million dollars. In the three county
area total damage was estimated at $120
million dollars. The worst damage was
reported in Easton (Northampton
County), Yardley and New Hope (Bucks
County). Miraculously there were no
deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that hacked into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included mined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 15th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Northampton, Bucks and Monroe Counties.
This opened the door for federal aid
for homeowners and businesses. Persons
could get grants for temporary housing
and to clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
In Northampton County, municipalities
along the Delaware River fared the
worst with downtown areas of Easton,
Portland as well as Upper and Lower
Mount Bethel Townships hit the hardest.
About 500 persons were evacuated
throughout the county, some from the
second floor of their dwellings. About
700 homes and businesses were damaged,
32 homes were destroyed, another 160
suffered major damage. Two small
bridges were destroyed, 10 others
(including along the Delaware River)
were damaged. One park was destroyed
and 16 others were damaged. Around 100
roads were damaged. Four sewer pumping
stations in Easton were heavily
damaged. Three culverts were destroyed
and many more were damaged. One
retention pond dam was damaged.
Electrical and gas services were
suspended in flooded areas of Easton
and Portland. About 200 electrical
meters in the county had to be
replaced, most of them in Portland.
Large sections of Pennsylvania State
Route 611 was closed. The Delaware
Canal took another major hit in
addition to the damage that was done to
it by the remnants of Ivan. It was
expected to take years to repair the
canal. In Portland Borough, the
downtown region was seriously flooded
as the Jacoby Creek also flooded. Water
reached up to seven feet in some
stores. In Upper Mount Bethel Township,
200 people were evacuated. In Forks
Township, twenty-three homes suffered
major damage as the Bushkill Creek also
flooded. Some homes were submerged. In
Easton, downtown commercial businesses
were flooded, some had water to their
roofs. All commercial businesses were
opened by the end of the month. But,
the Northampton County public welfare
office was closed indefinitely. The
Safe Harbor shelter reopened on June
20th. In Williams Township, about 70
homes were heavily damaged. The Easton-
Phillipsburg free bridge was closed on
the 3rd and was not re-opened until the
7th. The heavy rain also caused some
flooding inland also as the Monocracy
Creek flooded in downtown Bethlehem and
affected the Colonial Industrial
Quarter.
The Delaware River at Belvidere crested
27.24 feet on April 4th, the third
highest crest on record and highest
crest since August 19, 1955. Flood
stage is 22 feet. The Delaware River in
Easton crested at an estimated 36.5
feet on April 4th, the third highest
crest on record and highest since
August 19, 1955. Flood stage is 22
feet. The Monocracy Creek in Bethlehem
was above its 4.5 foot flood stage from
642 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 707
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 5.44
feet at 530 a.m. EDT on the 2nd. The
Lehigh River at Walnutport was above
its 8 foot flood stage from 847 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 730 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crestcd at 10.49 feet at
515 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Lehigh
River in Bethlehem was briefly above
its 16 foot flood stage from 8 a.m.
through 931 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 16.06 feet at 830 a.m. EDT.
The Lehigh River at Glendon was above
its 19 foot flood stage from 1122 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 455 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 20.81 feet at
1015 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon and early evening.
Storm totals averaged around 4 inches
and included 4.30 inches in Forks
Township and 4.12 inches in Williams
Township.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions duc to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
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Heavy rain fell during the late after-
noon and early evening of the 2nd and
caused stream and basement flooding.
Flooding was worst farther to the east
along the Delaware River. The Mahoning
Creek flooded in Lehighton and Mahoning
Township. Pennsylvania State Route 443
was closed across Mahoning Township.
Flooding along Lizard Creek in East
Penn Township forced the closure of
Pennsylvania State Route 895. Property
damage was limited to basement
flooding. The Tobyhanna Creek at
Blakeslee (Monroe/Carbon County border)
was above its 10 foot food stage from
758 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1118
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at
13.27 feet at 630 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
and was the second highest crest on
record and the highest since August 19,
1955. The Aquashicola Creek at
Palmerton was above its 7 foot flood
stage from 1229 a.m. EST through 953
a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 8.16
feet at 5 a.m. EDT. The remnant of Ivan
crest was 12.2 feet in September 2004.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the late afternoon and early
evening on the 2nd. The rain ended
around sunrise on the 3rd. Over the
higher terrain, the rain changed to
snow before ending. Storm totals
averaged 4 to 5 inches and included
4.83 inches in Lehighton.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th.
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Heavy rain fell across Lehigh County
and the headwaters of the Lehigh River
and caused poor drainage and river
flooding. But, the flooding was much
farther east along the Delaware River.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon and early evening.
Storm totals averaged between 3 and 4
inches and included 3.67 inches at the
Lehigh Valley International Airport and
3.61 inches within Allentown. Flooding
forced the closure of two roads within
Allentown and one motorist was rescued
from a stranded vehicle. The Industrial
Quarter along the Monocacy Creek was
flooded in Bethlehem.
The Little Lehigh River in Allentown
was above its 6 foot stage from 758
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1130 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 7.69 feet
at 6 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Monocacy
Creek in Bethlehem was above its 4.5
foot flood stage from 642 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 707 p.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 5.44 feet at 530
a.m. EDT on the 2nd. The Lehigh River
at Walnutport (Northampton County) was
above its 8 foot flood stage from 847
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 730 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 10.49
feet at 515 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
Lehigh River at Stoddartsville was
above its 7 foot flood stage from 948
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 5 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd. It crested at 9.26 feet at
315 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Lehigh
River in Bethlehem was briefly above
its 16 foot flood stage from 8 a.m.
through 931 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 16.06 feet at 830 a.m. EDT.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1 st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington D.C. At
1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near Lancaster,
Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST on the 2nd,
near Scranton, Pennsylvania at 2 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd, over the Finger Lakes
in New York at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
and into eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. The strong southeast
flow preceding the low pressure system
was able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th.
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For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 5,715 homes
were cvacuatcd along the Delaware and
Susquehanna Rivers in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Ed Rendell quickly
declared a state of emergency and made
money available to the Pennsylvania
Emergency Management for flood related
needs. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan, were flooded again. The
crests along the Delaware River were
even higher than in September 2004 and
were the highest crests since 1955. In
many places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Monroe, Northampton
and Bucks Counties, about 2,200 homes
and businesses were flooded, 40 homes
were destroyed. Many of the homes and
businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,300 people were
evacuated, with the greatest number in
Bucks County. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches. Both
the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads ware closed. Some will be
closed for months because of the
damage. A dozen low-lying bridges from
Trenton north were closed and damaged
by the flooding. Many schools along
river towns were closed on Monday April
4th, some also on Tuesday April 5th.
The Delaware Canal took another major
hit as the Delaware River merged with
the canal. Damage from the remnants of
Ivan and the latest storm was estimated
at $40 million dollars. In the three
county area total damage from this
storm was estimated at $120 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Easton (Northampton County), Yardley
and New Hope (Bucks County).
Miraculously there were no deaths or
major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosencd the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties. On April 15th, President
George W. Bush declared a major
disaster area in Northampton, Bucks and
Monroe Counties. This opened the door
for federal aid for homeowners and
businesses. Persons could get grants
for temporary housing and to clean and
rebuild their homes. Homeowners and
businesses were now eligible for low
interest loans to cover uninsured
property losses and other federally
funded programs.
In Bucks County, the heavy rain caused
widespread poor drainage flooding on
the 2nd and stream and river flooding
from the 2nd through the 5th. Rain
started late in the evening on the 1st
and continued throughout the day on the
2nd. The rain fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon of the 2nd. The
rain tapered off to some spottier light
rain or drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averagcd
around 3 inches. The county was hit by
both inland smaller creek flooding as
well as flooding along the Delaware
River. The majority of the damage
occurred in municipalities along the
Delaware River as well as the Delaware
Canal.
Within the county, 1,066 homes were
destroyed or damaged and 116 businesses
suffered major damage while many others
suffered lesser damage. About 3,000
people were evacuated along the
Delaware River and Neshaminy Creek.
About 1,400 homes and businesses were
without electrical power along the
river for safety reasons. About 200 of
those homes also had gas service
stopped. All power was restored as of
the 6th, except for about 400 homes
that required repairs to their
electrical systems. In all 8 county
homes were destroyed (moved off their
foundations), 489 homes suffered major
damage, 306 suffered minor damage while
263 homes had lesser minor damage from
basement flooding. Damage to homes and
businesses was estimated at $20 million
dollars while additional damage to the
entire Northampton and Bucks Counties
length of the Delaware Canal was
estimated at $30 million dollars. Walls
along the canal were knocked down,
locks and gates were damaged and downed
trees exacerbated the damage. Repairs
could take years to finish. Many roads
were closed and damaged including large
stretches of River Road (Pennsylvania
State Route 32) and Pennsylvania State
Route 611. While most of the low-lying
free bridges were reopened by the 6th,
the Washington Crossing Bridge was
closed much longer as a 3 foot by 8
foot section of one of the piers was
eroded by the flood waters aftcr a
suspected dumpster struck the pier.
About 7,400 vehicles use the bridge
daily between Upper Makefield and
Hopewell (Mercer County) Townships.
In Riegelsvillc Borough, 500 people
were evacuated as flood waters extended
west of the canal. Twelve people were
rescued from
In Riegelsville Borough, 500 people
were evacuated as flood waters extended
west of the canal. Twelve people were
rescued from submerged homes. About one
quarter of the homes in the borough
suffered flood damage and seven
roadways were shut. In Nockamixon
Township, a half mile stretch of River
Road will be closed indefinitely as its
shoulder was washed away. In Bridgeton
Township, the Upper Black Eddy area had
about 140 homes that suffered damage.
In Tinicum Township, about 100 homes
were damaged and a large stretch of
Uhlerstown Road was washed away. In New
Hope Borough, the entire downtown area
was evacuated as well as the Waterworks
and Waterview Developments. The
historic Bucks County Playhouse had up
to ten feet of water along its outer
walls. Other Main Street businesses had
up to 7 feet of water on their first
floors. A few of the downtown
restaurants were expected to be closed
for months; the rest were reopened on
the 10th. In Upper Makefield Township,
five homes were destroyed as the
Washington Crossing area was inundated
with up to 8 feet of water. In Yardley
Borough, all residential areas east of
the Delaware Canal were evacuated.
About 400 homes were damaged and damage
in the borough alone was estimated at
more than one million dollars. Flood
waters extended west of the Delaware
Canal. Three homes were destroyed. In
Lower Makefield Township, about 100
homes were damaged. A breach in the
Delaware Canal caused flood waters to
inundate Morrisville Borough. Inland,
flooding along the Neshaminy Creek
forced the closure of Pennsylvania
State Route 413 and Bridgetown Pike.
Flood waters damaged a small bridge in
Doylestown.
The following are the gaged crests
along the Delaware River from north to
south in Bucks County. The Delaware
River at Riegelsville was above its 22
foot flood stage from 1201 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd through 1141 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at anestimated 34.07
feet at 6 a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was
the third highest crest on record and
the highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at Frenchtown (Hunterdon
County) was above its 16 foot flood
stage from 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
through 636 a.m. EDT on the 5th. It
crested at 22.55 feet at 8 a.m. EDT on
the 4th. This was the third highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The Delaware River at
Stockton (Hunterdon County) was above
its 18 foot flood stage from 3 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd through 645 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at 26.75 feet at 11
a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was the
second highest crest on record and the
highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at the New Hope Bridge
was above its 13 foot flood stage from
846 a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 814
a.m. EDT on the 5th. It crested at
19.17 feet at 11 a.m. EDT on the 4th.
This was the third highest crest on
record and the highest since August 20,
1955. The Delaware River at
Washington's Crossing was above its 20
foot flood stage from 726 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd through 829 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at 24.7 feet at Noon
EDT on the 4th. This was the third
highest crest on record and the highest
since August 20, 1955. The Delaware
River at Trenton (Mercer County) was
above its 20 foot flood stage from 750
a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 1103 a.m.
EDT on the 5th. It crested at 25.52
feet at 1 p.m. EDT on the 4th. This was
the fourth highest crest on record and
the highest since August 20, 1955.
Other gaged creeks that flooded in the
county included The East Branch of the
Perkiomen Creek at Dublin was above its
5 foot flood stage from 448 p.m. EST
through 836 p.m. EST on the 2nd. It
crested at 6.85 feet at 7 p.m. EST. The
Little Neshaminy Creek at Neshaminy was
above its 8 foot flood stage from 617
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 333 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 8.26 feet
at 945 p.m. EST on the 2nd. The
Neshaminy Creek at Langhome was above
its 9 foot flood stage from 438 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 1058 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 12.87 feet at
430 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Specific storm totals included 3.79
inches in Springtown, 3.72 inches in
Sellersville, 3.54 inches in Fricks,
3.49 inches in Furlong, 3.40 inches in
Southampton, 3.18 inches in Doylcstown,
3.00 inches in Neshaminy Falls, 2.81
inches in Riegelsville and 2.80 inches
in Washington's Crossing.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2rid, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
SOUTH CAROLINA, Nortwest
Pickens County 0 0
Central
Recent heavy rain (3.27 inches reported
at KAND from 3/27 through 4/2) were
blamed for washing away the underpin-
nings of a county road passing through
the campus of Southern Wesleyan
University. A small sinkhole developed
in the middle of the road as a result.
A 35-year-old male employee of the
university died of suffocation
(indirect) when he fell in the hole.
SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest
Anderson County
6 SSE Anderson 0 0
Anderson County
Honea Path 0 0 1K
Several trees blown down and
shingles off a roof.
Abbeville County
Donalds 0 0
Also, public reported 1.00 inch hail
3 NW of the town of Due West around
the same time. Public also reported
0.88 inch hail in Donalds.
Anderson County
10 SE Anderson to 0 0 3K
12 SE Anderson
This weak tornado touched down near
highway 185, just east of the 413
intersection, where some pine trees
were snapped. The tomado produced
intermittent damage over the next 3
miles. Large tree limbs were blown
down just east of Wright Elementary.
The tornado continued
east/northeast, causing roof damage
to a church near Saylors Crossing.
A pine tree was uprooted near this
location as well. The tornado blew
down some large limbs before lifting
near the intersection of SSR 119 and
highway 20. Public works also
reported ping-pong ball sized hail
in the southern part of the county
at this time (exact location
unspecified).
Abbeville County
Donalds to 0 0
6 N Due West
Trees and power lines down. Lines
also reported down 6 miles north of
the town of Due West.
Abbeville County
Abbeville 0 0 10K
Numerous trees and power lines blown
down in and around the city. At and
around the city. At least one tree
fell on a house.
Abbeville County
3 NW Donalds 0 0
Greenwood County
Hodges 0 0
Spotter also relayed non-specific
report of large hail. Also non-
specific report of large hail 3 SE
Hodges along highway 25.
Laurens County
Laurens 0 0
Laurens County
Waterloo 0 0
Trees down in Waterloo.
Oconee County
Salem 0 0
Golfball sized hail also reported on
Little River Baptist Church Road, 5
Baptist Church Road, 5 miles NNW of
Salem at 1:57 PM EST.
Oconee County
Salem 0 0 1K
Lightning struck a barn, starting a
small fire.
Abbeville County
Lowndesville 0 0
SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest
Oconee County
Seneca 0 0 5K
A 60 foot tree reported on a house
with some structural damage in
Seneca. Ham radio report of numerous
trees down across southern Oconee
County. Several roads were closed
due to fallen trees. Newspaper
reported 600 customers lost power.
Pickens County
8 WNW Pickens 0 0
Spotter estimated winds of 75 to 100
mph. He counted over 100 large trees
uprooted in a divergent pattern in a
25 acre area near the Keowee
Mountain Estates off of highway 133
near Nine Times.
Pickens County
Six Mile 0 0
Pickens County
6 WNW Pickens to 0 0 10K
Liberty
Divergent damage path ran from the
intersection of Shady Grove and
Martin School Rds to highway 178
north of Pickens. Spotter estimated
65 mph winds in Pickens. Several
trees and lines down from Pickens to
Liberty. At least one tree fell on a
house near Liberty High School. A
car was blown into another car at
the Nissan plant near Liberty.
Pickens County
3 NNW Pickens to 0 0 15K
6 NE Pickens
This tornado touched down just
northwest of Pickens, where 3 barns
were destroyed near the intersection
of Gravley Rd and Artie Rd. Numerous
trees were blown down from the
intersection of Red Hill and Reece
Mill Rds east to highway 178. The
tornado continued an intermittent
ENE track, snapping off and
uprooting numerous trees along an 8
mile path before lifting west of
Dacusville. At least one tree fell
on a house, and at least one car was
damaged. Newspaper reported
thousands of power outages across
the county. There was also a spotter
report of mothball hail in Pickens
at 2:30.
Anderson County
Anderson 0 0
Pickens County
Sunset 0 0
Trees blocked highway 11.
Pickens County
Easley 0 0
Numerous trees down on roads and
power lines. At least 1 tree fell on
a house, and at least one other fell
on a car. Newspaper reported a total
of 22 broken power poles across the
county.
Pickens County
Easley
Greenville County
Greenville to 0 0 25K
Greer
County reported numerous trees and
power lines blown down, mainly from
the north and cast sides of
Greenville to Taylors and Greer. At
least 2 trees fell on houses and
several fell on vehicles. A piece of
sheet metal was peeled from the roof
of a building on Trade St in
downtown Greer. In addition, a 51
knot gust was measured at Donaldson
Center at 2:51 PM EST.
Anderson County
Anderson 0 0
Greenville County
Simpsonville 0 0 5K
Several people reported numerous
trees down. A 12 inch diamter oak
tree fell on a vehicle and the roof
of one residence.
SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest
Abbeville County
Countywide 0 0
Trees down in unspecified locations
in the county.
Abbeville County
Lowndesville 0 0
Spartanburg County
Greer to 0 0 15K
6 S Lyman
A portion of a roof was tom off an
unoccupied store at Hillview Plaza.
BMW reported a temporary
construction wall collapsed at their
plant. Trees and lines down near
Lyman and also in Duncan.
Greenville County
11 N Greenville 0 0
Public report on highway 253 between
North Greenville College and
Greenville.
Abbeville County
Abbeville 0 0
Lightning was responsible for a
power outage in the city that lasted
about 2 hours.
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg 0 0
Quite a few trees and power lines
down in and around the city.
Greenwood County
South Greenwood 0 0 2K
Scattered trees down across the
southern part of the county,
including on the south side of the
city and in Ninety Six. One house
had roof damage in Greenwood.
Cherokee County
Countywide 0 0
Scattered trees and lines down
across the southern part of the
county.
Laurens County
Waterloo 0 0
Trees down and non-specific large
hail.
Greenwood County
Greenwood 0 0
A couple of trees blown down on the
northwest side of Greenwood.
Union County
Union 0 0 3K
Tree fell on a car and a portable,
elctronic sign was blown across a
parking lot. Also, marble hail
covered the ground.
Abbeville County
Abbeville 0 0 10K
Lightning struck the steeple of
Abbeville Presbyterian Church,
igniting a fire.
TEXAS, North
Grayson County
3 SE Pottsboro 0 0
Collin County
Plano 0 0
TEXAS, North
Collin County
Frisco 0 0
Dallas County
Dallas 0 0
Hail the size of hen eggs reported.
Collin County
Frisco 0 0
Collin County
Frisco 0 0
Grayson County
Sherman 0 0
Grayson County
2 NW Tom Bean 0 0
Report relayed by Norman Weather
Forecast Office.
Bosque County
Lakeside Vlg 0 0
Hill County
3 E Whitney 0 0
Collin County
1 S Me Kinney 0 0
Collin County
Anna 0 0
Golf ball size hail reported.
Dallas County
Dallas 0 0
Dallas County
Duncanville 0 0
Fannin County
Leonard 0 0
Pea to quarter size hail reported.
Hill County
Hillsboro 0 0
NWS employee reported penny size
hail and 50 MPH winds.
Hill County
Hubbard 0 0
Dallas County
5 NE Dallas 0 0
Dallas County
2 N Garland 0 0
Ping pong ball size hail covering
ground.
Navarro County
2 E Frost 0 0 25K
Damage to numerous structures
including barns and a church between
Frost and Blooming Grove on Highway
22.
Collin County
4 E Blue Ridge 0 0
Marble to quarter size hail
reported.
Hunt County
Wolfe City 0 0
Navarro County
Blooming Grove 0 0
Navarro County
Countywide 0 0 15K
Wind damage across portions of
western and central Navarro county.
Barns heavily damaged or destroyed
along State Highway 22 west of
Corsicana.
Navarro County
Frost 0 0
Hill County
5 SE Hillsboro 0 0 1K
Power poles knocked down between
Hillsboro and Abbott.
Fannin County
Leonard 0 0 25K
Flash flooding prompted residents to
create make-shift culverts and dams
to keep the water from entering
their homes. Many homes were damaged
by the high water, which was several
feet high in some places.
Hill County
2 W Blum 0 0
Dime size hail reported in Retreat.
Hunt County
Wolfe City 0 0
Navarro County
Barry 0 0
Golf ball size hail reported.
Navarro County
Barry 0 0
Lamar County
15 SW Paris 0 0
Golf ball size hail reported in
Petty.
Navarro County
Corsicana 0 0
Fannin County
Ladonia 0 0
Bell County
Killeen 0 0
Bell County
Killeen 0 0
Bell County
6 SE Killeen 0 0
Nickel size hail reported in Harker
Heights.
Navarro County
Countywide 0 0 10K
Numerous reports of damage in
central part of county.
Navarro County
Kerens 0 0
Quarter size hail covering the
ground.
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Five to six inches of water covering
an entire roadway.
Lamar County
Paris 0 0
Paris AWOS reported a 68 mph wind
gust.
Bell County
Salado 0 0
Henderson County
Malakoff 0 0
Hopkins County
Sulphur Spgs 0 0
Pea to golf ball size hail reported
along Highway 19 and Highway 67.
Hopkins County
Sulphur Spgs 0 0 1K
Tree blown onto house.
Hopkins County
Sulphur Spgs 0 0 2K
Strong winds split a large oak tree
at the Sulphur Springs courthouse at
the intersection of Oak Avenue and
Jefferson Street. An awning was also
torn off a building on Main Street.
Navarro County
Countywide 0 0 10K
Wind damage along FM 709 south of
Corsicana stretching east along
Highway 31, and points south around
US 287 near Mildred.
Anderson County
5 S Frankston 0 0
Tree fell onto Highway 19.
Anderson County
5 N Brushy Creek 0 0
Golf ball size hail reported.
TEXAS, North
Bell County
Rogers 0 0
Henderson County
Athens 0 0
Golf ball size hail reported.
Henderson County
18 E Athens 0 0
Hail the size of tennis balls reported
from a Tyler, TX television station;
report relayed through NWS Shreveport.
Henderson County
Poynor 0 0
Baseball size hail reported.
Bell County
5 S Holland 0 0
Milam County
Cameron 0 0
Golf ball size hail reported.
Milam County
Cameron 0 0
Limestone County
5 SE Groesbeck 0 0
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Deaf Smith County
19 N Hereford 0 0
Oldham County
3 N Vega 0 0
Potter County
23 NW Amarillo 0 0
At Valley de Oro.
Donley County
6 S Clarendon 0 0
Donley County
10 SSW Clarendon 0 0
Donley County
8 S Clarendon 0 0
Large tree snapped along State Highway
70 south of Clarendon.
Donley County
9 S Clarendon 0 0
Damage mainly to large trees just north
of the intersection of State Highway 70
and County Road 10. The tornado
remained over open country. An official
storm survey was done on this tornado.
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Donley County
Howardwick 0 0
Severe thunderstorms moved across the
southern Texas panhandle during the
afternoon and evening hours producing
large hail ... damaging winds ... And
an isolated tornado. Although there
were damage to trees from the high wind
and tornado ... no property damage
occurred from the severe weather and
there were no reports of injuries.
TEXAS, South
Brooks County
Falfurrias 0 0
TEXAS, West
Culberson County
44 ENE Pine Spgs 0 0 0 0
Ping pong ball size hail fell over
extreme northeastern Culberson County
just west of U.S. Highway 285 during
the late evening of the 17th. A
National Weather Service volunteer
Skywarn spotter surveyed the area the
following day, and found evidence of
large hail in the scarred landscape
where one and a half inch craters
littered the open range land.
Reeves County
16 SE Orla 0 0 0 0
Quarter to half dollar size hail
accumulated to a depth of three inches
along U.S. Highway 285 northwest of
that highway's intersection with Texas
Highway 302. The hail was discovered
more than an hour after the storm
passed this location, so the actual
size of the falling hail was likely
larger than indicated. Event time is
based on radar.
Reeves County
7 NW Pecos 0 0 0 0
Quarter size hail was reported along
Farm to Market Road 2119 northwest of
Pecos.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
propagated southeast out of the plains
of southeastern New Mexico during the
late evening of the 17th. This storm
produced large hail across portions of
the Upper Trans Pecos region of west
Texas.
VIRGINIA, North
Fauquier County
Bristersburg 0 0
Elk Run flooded along Tin Pot Run
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State road 607 closed due to flooding
Fauquier County
Warrenton 0 0
Trees and powerlines down
Fairfax County
4 W Centreville 0 0
Numerous roads flooded in western
Fairfax county near Centreville
Loudoun County
3 S Leesburg 0 0
Routes 653 and 643 closed due to high
water
Prince William County
2 W Haymarket 0 0
Water on Old Church Road near the
bridge
VIRGINIA, North
Stafford County
Stafford 0 0
Two city roads closed in the town of
Stafford due to high water
Fairfax County
Mc Lean 0 0
24 inch diameter tree downed on Brook
Road.
Orange County
Orange 0 0
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Fairfax County
Herndon 0 0
Fairfax County
Great Falls 0 0
Tree down on Georgetown Pike
Fairfax County
Mt Vernon 0 0
Tree down
Warren County
Front Royal 0 0
Some roads have deep water flowing over
them across the county
Rappahannock County
Flint Hill 0 0
Route 522 north near Flint Hill flooded
with cars stranded
Fauquier County
Warrenton 0 0
Roads closed across the county
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0 0 27.5K
Trees down county wide with one
building significantly damaged
Culpeper County
Boston 0 0
A low pressure system moved from the
southeast United States and into the
mid-Atlantic region on April 2, 2005.
This system caused significant flooding
and damaging wind gusts across a large
portion of Maryland, Virginia, and West
Virginia.
Spotsylvania County
Chancellorsville 0 0
Reported by the National Park Service
Stafford County
Hartwood 0 0
Stafford County
Widewater 0 0
VIRGINIA, North
Falls Church (C)
Falls Church 0 0
A very strong cold front moved across
the mid-Atlantic region on April 23,
2005. This front interacted with a
moist and unstable airmass to generate
significant strong to severe
thunderstorms and high winds. Wind
damage was reported across portions of
central and northern Virginia, and
southern and central Maryland, as well
as across the Tidal Potomac and upper
Chesapeake Bay marine waters. Damaging
large hail was also reported in many
locations with this storm system.
WEST VIRGINIA, East
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3 mobile homes overturned with possible
injuries
A low pressure system moved from the
southeast United States and into the
mid-Atlantic region on April 2, 2005.
This system caused significant flooding
and damaging wind gusts across a large
portion of Maryland, Virginia, and
West Virginia.
Location Character of Storm
NEW JERSEY, Northeast
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Flood
A low pressure system developed in the
Gulf Of Mexico and rapidly intensified
as it moved north to northeast. The low
passed over the Appalachian Mountains
and moved slowly west of the local area
during Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd
and 3rd. Widespread heavy rain along
with embedded heavy showers and
thunderstorms occurred with this
system. Storm Total Rainfall amounts
ranged from 1.50 to 3.25 inches.
During March 28th and 29th, only 3 to
5 days earlier, another low dumped 1.50
to 3.00 inches of rain across the
region as it moved north to northeast
along the eastern seaboard. Thcse wet
antecedent conditions primcd the local
area for additional widespread flooding
with 3 to 6 inches of rain occurring in
less than 5 days.
Heavy rain caused widespread urban
flooding. Most small streams and rivers
overflowed their banks. In addition,
high wind gusts
from 46 to 57 mph, associated with
heavier showers, downed many trees.
Based on newspaper clippings and
quotes from the NJ State Office of
Emergency Management, the floods along
the Passaic and Delaware Rivers,
forced nearly 6000 residents from their
homes and caused $60 million in
damages; $52.5 million to private
property and $7.5 million to public
property. The flooding affected more
than 3000 single-family homes and
another 140 apartments and businesses.
The Saddle River at Lodi reached its'
flood stage of 6.0 feet at 8:45 pm on
April 2nd. It crested at 6.56 feet at
1:45 am on April 3rd, then receded
below flood stage at 5:45 am.
The Ramapo River at Mahwah reached
its' flood stage of 8.0 feet at 6:45
pm on April 2nd. It crested at 9.87
feet at 9 am on April 3rd, then receded
below its' flood stage at 8 am on April
4th. Major flooding occurred along
Route 202. Glen Gray Road was
completely flooded and Bear Swamp Road
was partially flooded.
The Ho-Ho-Kus Brook reached its' flood
stage of 3.0 at 5:00 pm on April 2nd.
It crested briefly at 3.15 feet at 9
pm, then receded below its' flood
stage at 11:00 pm on April 2nd.
Here are selected rainfall amounts for:
Passaic County--from 2.01 inches at
Wayne to 3.77 inches at Greenwood Lake.
Bergen County--from 1.35 inches at
Woodridge to 3.25 inches at Rutherford.
At Teterboro Airport, 1.81 inches was
measured.
Essex County--from 1.40 inches at
Newark Airport to 2.35 inches at
Montclair.
Hudson County--from 1.78 inches at
Harrison to 2.84 inches at West New
York.
Union County--from 1.50 inches at
Roselle to 2.23 inches at Canoe Brook.
Here are selected peak wind gusts for:
Passaic County--32 mph at Hawthorne on
April 2nd at 4:08 pm.
Bergen County--from 50 mph at Woodridge
and Bergenfield to 68 mph at North
Arlington on April 2nd around 7:30 pm.
At Teterboro Airport, a 54 mph peak
wind gust was measured at 8:26 pm.
Spotters reported numerous trees
downed in North Arlington. Other
spotter reports included a downed tree
and pole on Terrace Ave. near Madison
Ave. in Hasbrouck Heights. Power lines
were downed on Masonicus Road and East
Cresent Ave. in Mahwah. Large branches
and a few trees were downed throughout
the Borough of Wood Ridge.
Essex County--52 mph at Newark Airport
on April 2nd at 7:30 pm. Spotters
reported a tree down in Belleville and
Nutley.
Hudson County--from 44 mph at Kearny
on April 2nd at 7:12 pm to 53 mph at
Jersey City on April 3rd at 5:00 am.
Spotters reported roof damage in
Jersey City and a large tree fell onto
a house in Harrison.
Union County--37 mph at Elizabeth on
April 2nd.
NEW JERSEY, South and Northwest
NJZ008
Flood
Heavy rain and widespread flooding
affected the Passaic and Delaware
River Basins. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. In Sussex,
Warren, Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris
Counties, about 1,800 homes and
businesses were flooded, 25 homes were
destroyed. Many of the homes and
businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,000 people were
evacuated from the five counties.
Shelters were opened in schools, fire
houses and churches. Both the Red
Cross and Salvation Army assisted with
the evacuations and distributing food
and drinks. Many major roads were
closed. Total statewide damage from
this storm was estimated at $52
million dollars. The worst damage was
reported in Lambertville (Hunterdon
County) and Trenton (Mercer County).
Miraculously there were no deaths or
major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines
and dryers were destroyed. In many
places, everything that was stored
below ground level was destroyed. The
flood waters dislodged propane and oil
tanks. Some basements were contaminated
with oil. First floor damage included
ruined hardwood floors, furniture,
carpeting, vinyl flooring and dry
walls. The homes that were greatly
affected had their electricity and gas
service turned off and in many
instances had to get the former
replaced. Private wells had to be
tested for contamination.
On April 19th, President George W.
Bush declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
The northeastern part of Morris County
was hit the hardest by flooding along
the Pequannock, Pompton and Passaic
Rivers. Isolated sections of the
Passaic River never went below flood
stage from the flooding on March 28th
as the next batch of heavy rain
arrived. The rain began falling around
Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell heavy
at times during the afternoon into the
early evening. Lighter rain and/or
drizzle fell through the rest of the
night and ended during the morning of
the 3rd. Storm totals averaged around
three inches. About 500 people were
evacuated mainly from Pequannock and
Lincoln Park Boroughs. In Lincoln
Park, thirty streets were closed and
over 100 homes were flooded near the
Pompton and Passaic Rivers. As of
April 8th, about 100 people could not
return to their homes as several
streets were still flooded. In
Pequannock, four major roads were
closed including New Jersey State
Route 23. Schools were closed on
Monday the 4th. All power to the
borough was restored on the 6th. Road
closures due to flooding also occurred
in Dover, Rockaway, Randolph, Denville,
Netcong, Morris and Mount Arlington.
The Rockaway River above the Boonton
Reservoir was above its 5 foot flood
stage from 728 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1118 p.m. EDT on the 4th. It
crested at 6.33 feet at 1030 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. The Rockaway River below
the Boonton Reservoir was above its
5 foot flood stage from 645 p.m. EST
on the 2nd through 1230 a.m. EDT on
the 6th. It crested at 7.19 feet at 1
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Pompton River
at Pompton Plains was above its 16
foot flood stage from 1 122 p.m. EST
on the 2nd through 315 a.m. EDT on the
the 5th. It crested at 20.42 feet at
4 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Pequannock
River at the Macopin Intake Dam was
above its 5.5 foot flood stage from
630 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 830
p.m. EDT on the 4th. It crested at
6.12 feet at 215 p.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The Whippany Creek at Morristown
crested at 6.03 feet at Midnight EST
on the 3rd. It was above its 6 foot
flood stage from 1015 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 315 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The Passaic River at Chatham was above
its 6 foot flood stage from 640 p.m.
EST through 1032 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
It crested at 6.07 feet at 8 p.m. EST
on the 2nd. The river was above flood
stage again from 1030 p.m. EDT on the
3rd through 545 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
It crested at 6.03 feet at 145 a.m.
EDT on the 4th. Farther downstream at
Pine Brook, the Passaic River was
above its 19 foot flood stage from 3
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1130 p.m.
EDT on the 8th. It crested at 20.7
feet at 1045 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
Farther downstream at Two Bridges, the
Passaic River never receded below
flood stage from the March 28th heavy
rain. It remained above the 9 foot
flood stage until 4 p.m. EDT on the
9th. The highest April crest was 13.23
feet at 1115 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
Specific storm totals included 4.20
inches in Chester, 3.80 inches in
Jefferson Township, 3.72 inches in
Ironia, 3.20 inches in Pequannock,
3.00 inches in Morris Plains, 2.72
inches in Marcella, 2.57 inches in
Boonton and 2.33 inches in Morristown.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1 st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1 st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and 28th.
NJZ010
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. Somerset County
was less affected than counties in the
Passaic and Delaware Basins.
Nevertheless, flooding did occur along
the Raritan and Millstone Rivers as
well as some of its tributaries. But
flooding did not exceed levels reached
with Hurricane Floyd in September 1999
or the floods of January 1996. Rain
started late in the evening on the 1st
and continued throughout the day on
the 2nd. The rain fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon of the 2nd. The
rain tapered off to some spottier
light rain or drizzle during the
evening and overnight and ended during
the morning on the 3rd. Storm totals
averaged between 2 and 3.5 inches. The
heavy rain and flooding forced the
closure of the Griggstown Causeway and
a few streets in Manville Borough. Raw
sewage backed into several homes in
Bernards Township.
Specific storm totals included 3.55
inches in Bridgewater, 3.48 inches in
Neshanic, 3.07 inches in Pottersville,
3.04 inches in Hillsborough, 2.37
inches in Somerville and 2.06 inches
in Blackwells Mills.
The North Branch of the Raritan River
at Raritan was above its 10 foot flood
stage from 1145 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 554 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 10.35 feet at 330 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. Farther downstream, the
North Branch of the Raritan at South
Branch was above its 7 foot flood
stage from 1125 a.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1239 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 8.8 feet at 6 p.m. EST on
the 2nd. The main stem of the Raritan
River at Manville was above its 14
foot flood stage from 1125 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 700 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 16.96 feet at
8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. Farther
downstream at Bound Brook the Raritan
River was above its 28 foot flood stage
from 109 a.m. EST through 957 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd. It crested at 30.54
feet at 1024 a.m. EDT. The Millstone
River at Griggstown was above its 10
foot flood stage from 109 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 5 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
It crested at 14.65 feet at 3 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. Downstream at Weston, the
Millstone River was above its 12.4
foot flood stage from 444 a.m. EDT
through 620 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 13.6 feet at 10 a.m. EDT.
Farther downstream, the Millstone River
at Blackwells Mills was above its 9
foot flood stage from 1130 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 430 a.m. EDT on the
4th. It crested at 11.40 feet at 1027
a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Lamington
River at Burnts Mills was above its 9.5
foot flood stage from 440 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 512 a.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 11.0 feet at
Midnight EST on the 3rd.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1 st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The flooding was exacerbated
by the already wet soil conditions due
to heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th.
NJZ014-016-021-
023>026 Astronomical High Tide
Strong southeast winds and runoff from
the heavy rain in the Delaware River
caused minor tidal flooding at the
time of the late afternoon and early
evening high tide along the Delaware
River and Delaware Bay. The same
southeast winds caused some minor
tidal flooding at the time of the
overnight high tide along the Atlantic
Coast. The high tide reached 7.9 feet
above mean lower low water at Reedy
Island (New Castle County). Minor tidal
flooding begins at 7.2 feet above mean
lower low water. The overnight high
tide at Sandy Hook (Monmouth County)
reached 6.93 feet above mean lower low
water. Minor tidal flooding begins at
6.7 feet above mean lower low water.
The minor tidal flooding was caused by
the strong southeast winds preceding
and accompanying the low pressure
system that moved from the southern
Gulf Coast States toward the region on
the morning of the 2nd. At 7 a.m. EST
on the 2nd, the low pressure system
was in central Virginia. From Virginia
it continued to move northeast and
intensified as it neared Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd,
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd and Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd.
NJZ001-007-010-
012>027
Strong southeast winds affected New
Jersey during the afternoon and early
evening of the 2nd as the strong low
pressure system continued to intensify
as it moved closer to the area. As the
low pressure system moved into the
area, the intensification process
was weakening and the proximity to the
low itself caused winds to become
lighter. Peak wind gusts averaged 45
to 50 mph. The combination of the
winds and heavy rain made it easy to
knock down shallow rooted trees,
especially toward the coast. In central
New Jersey, 17,000 homes and
businesses lost power in Middlesex and
Monmouth Counties. Several poles were
split in South Brunswick Township.
Several roads were closed because of
downed wires. Outages in Monmouth
County were concentrated in Freehold
Township. In Southern New Jersey,
about 2,000 homes and businesses lost
power.
Peak wind gusts included 55 mph in
Lumberton Township (Burlington County),
52 mph at the McGuire Air Force Base
(Burlington County), 49 mph at the
Atlantic City International Airport
(Atlantic County), 47 mph in Belmar
(Monmouth County), 43 mph in Millville
(Cumberland County) and 40 mph in
Sussex (Sussex County).
The strong winds were caused by a low
pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States toward the
region on the morning of the 2nd. At
7 a.m. EST on the 2nd, it was a 996
millibar low pressure system in central
Virginia. From Virginia it continued
to move northeast and intensified and
was a 992 millibar low pressure system
near Washington, D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on
the 2nd, a 987 millibar low pressure
system near Lancaster, Pennsylvania at
7 p.m. EST on the 2nd and a 984
millibar low pressure system near
Scranton, Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST
on the 3rd.
NJZ016 Flood
Heavy rain fell across Salem County
during the afternoon of the 2nd and
caused poor drainage and stream
flooding. Rain started late in the
evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches.
New Jersey State Route 49 over the
Alloways Creek and Salem River was
closed due to flooding. The
Pedricktown Bridge over Oldmans Creek
was also closed due to flooding.
Several roads near Chestnut Run in
Woodstown were closed. Minor tidal
flooding also occurred along the
Delaware River, especially with the
daytime high tide through the 4th.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and 28th.
In addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New
York State and because the New York
City Delaware County, New York
reservoirs were already at capacity
added to the flooding.
NJZ015 Flood
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons
were evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey
with about 3,200 homes damaged. New
Jersey Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants
of Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Sussex, Warren,
Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris Counties,
about 1,800 homes and businesses were
flooded, 25 homes were destroyed.
Many of the homes and businesses that
were flooded, had flooding into the
first floor of their dwellings. About
4,000 people were evacuated from the
five counties. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches.
Both the Red Cross and Salvation
Army assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. A dozen
low-lying bridges from Trenton north
were closed and damaged by the
flooding. Total statewide damage from
this storm was estimated at $52 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines
and dryers were destroyed. In many
places, everything that was stored
below ground level was destroyed. The
flood waters dislodged propane and oil
tanks. Some basements were contaminated
with oil. First floor damage included
ruined hardwood floors, furniture,
carpeting, vinyl flooring and dry
walls. The homes that were greatly
affected had their electricity and
gas service turned off and in many
instances had to get the former
replaced. Private wells had to be
tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
Mercer County, in particular the Island
section of Trenton was hit hard by the
Delaware River flooding. The rain began
falling around Midnight EST on the 2nd
and fell heavy at times during the
afternoon into the early evening.
Lighter rain and/or drizzle fell
through the rest of the night and ended
during the morning of the 3rd. Storm
totals averaged around two inches.
About 1,900 people were evacuated from
Trenton, Ewing and Hopewell Township.
Many roads (including New Jersey State
29) were flooded and bridges were
closed. In Trenton, the entire Island
section between the Delaware River and
New Jersey State Route 29 was
evacuated. Additional evacuations
occurred in the Glen Afton section and
the West Ward. The Island residents
could not return until the 8th at the
earliest. Over 100 homes had to be
rewired as flooding reached into the
first floor. The National Guard used
boats to ferry city personnel around.
Because most of the Delaware River
bridges were closed, traffic on
Interstate 95 (and its open bridge) on
the morning of the 4th backed from
Trenton all the way southeast into
Philadelphia. Flooding reached up to
eight feet in the lower level of the
Statehouse parking lot, and caused
non-essential state personnel from
working on the 4th and 5th. About 500
persons were evacuated in Ewing
Township including residents in the
River Edge Apartments. A few
evacuations also occurred in the
Titusville Section of Hopewell
Township. The Calhoun Street Bridge was
reopened on the 5th and New Jersey
State Route 29 was reopened on the 6th.
The Washington Crossing Bridge was
briefly reopened during the afternoon
of the 6th, but was closed shortly
thereafter when erosion was found
around one of the bridges piers. A 3
foot by 8 foot section of one pier was
eroding. It was believed that it was
struck by a dumpster. About 7,400
vehicles a day used the bridge between
Upper Makefield Township to Hopewell
Township.
The Delaware River at the New Hope
(Bucks County)/Lambertville(Hunterdon
County) Bridge was above its 13 foot
flood stage from 846 a.m. EDT on the
3rd through 814 a.m. EDT on the 5th. It
crested at 19.17 feet at 11 a.m. EDT on
the 4th. This was the third highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The Delaware River at
Washington's Crossing was above its
20 foot flood stage from 726 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd through 829 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at 24.7 feet at Noon
EDT on the 4th. This was the third
highest crest on record and the highest
since August 20, 1955. The Delaware
River at Trenton was above its 20 foot
flood stage from 750 a.m. EDT on the
3rd through 1103 a.m. EDT on the 5th.
It crested at 25.52 feet at 1 p.m. EDT
on the 4th. This was the fourth highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The Assunpink Creek in
Trenton was above its 7 foot flood
stage from 5 p.m. EST on the second
through 7 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 8.62 feet at 1030 p.m. EST
on the 2nd.
Specific storm totals included 2.80
inches in Washington Crossing, 2.00
inches in Trenton, 1.80 inches in West
Windsor and 1.76 inches in Hightstown.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington D.C. at
1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near Lancaster,
Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST on the 2nd,
near Scranton, Pennsylvania at 1 a.m.
EST on the 3rd, over the Finger Lakes
in New York at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
and into eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. The strong southeast
flow preceding the low pressure system
was able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th. In addition, along
the Delaware River, snowmelt in the
upper basin in New York State and
because the New York City Delaware
County, New York reservoirs were
already at capacity added to the
flooding.
NJZ018
Flood
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. In Camden
County, most of the problems occurred
along the Cooper River as the
combination of the heavy rain and the
impeded runoff because of the higher
than normal Delaware River caused
flooding. Rain started late in the
evening on the Ist and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches.
The Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden
was closed due to flooding along the
Cooper River. U.S. Route 130 in
Collingswood was closed as flooding
along the Cooper River extended through
the borough. The Cooper River at
Haddonfield was above its 2.8 foot
flood stage from 521 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 345 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 3.29 feet at 9 p.m. EST on
the 2nd. Minor tidal flooding also
occurred along the Delaware River with
the evening high tide on the 2nd and
the morning high tides on the 3rd and
4th. Specific storm totals included
2.78 inches in Audubon, 2.76 inches in
Somcrdale and 2.35 inches in Bluc
Anchor.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
tidal flooding problems at the lower
part of the river.
NJZ019
Flood
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codcy declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. Burlington
County was less affected than other
counties farther north along the
Delaware. Nevertheless, problems
occurred along the Delaware River and
tidal sections of its tributaries as
the combination of the tides and the
runoff from heavy rain caused flooding.
Rain started late in the evening on the
1st and continued throughout the day on
the 2rid. The rain fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon of the 2nd. The
rain tapered off to some spottier light
rain or drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches.
In Bordentown, one home was damaged by
Delaware River flooding. River flooding
also affected the Bordentown Yacht Club
and the Yapewi Aquatic Club. Structural
damage was also caused by floating
debris in the river. Farther south, two
homes were evacuated in Burlington City
along the river. In Cinnaminson
Township, the river flooded River Road
and the North Branch of the Pennsauken
Creek flooded Forks Landing Road. The
Delanco-Riverside Bridge was closed
over the Rancocas Creek. The tides
along the Delaware River in Burlington
peaked at 11.20 feet above mean lower
low water at 815 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
Minor flooding starts with tides above
9.0 feet above mean lower low water.
Lesser flooding (tides still exceeded
10.0 feet above mean lower low water)
also occurred with the late morning
high tides from the 3rd through the
5th. The Delaware River was running so
high that minor tidal flooding occurred
with most of the high tide cycles
through the morning of April 14th.
Specific storm totals included 2.70
inches in Tabernacle, 2.21 inches in
Mounty Holly and 2.17 inches in Mount
Laurel.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
tidal flooding problems at the lower
part of the river.
NJZ009
Flood
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons were
evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey with
about 3,200 homes damaged. New Jersey
Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Sussex, Warren,
Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris Counties,
about 1,800 homes and businesses were
flooded, 25 homes were destroyed. Many
of the homes and businesses that were
flooded, had flooding into the first
floor of their dwellings. About 4,000
people were evacuated from the five
counties. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches. Both
the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. A dozen low-
lying bridges from Trcnton north were
closed and damaged by the flooding.
Total statewide damage from this storm
was estimated at $52 million dollars.
The worst damage was reported in
Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, watcr heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wclls had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucestcr, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warrcn Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
Hunterdon County was the hardest hit of
all of the New Jersey counties with
Lambertville Borough the hardest hit
municipality. The rain began falling
around Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell
heavy at times from the middle of the
morning into the evening. Lighter rain
and/or drizzle fell through the rest of
the night and ended during the morning
of the 3rd. Storm totals averaged three
inches. About 1,100 people were
evacuated from every municipality along
the Delaware River except for West
Amwell Township. Tributaries to the
Delaware River also flooded. Inland,
flooding also occurred along the
branches of the Raritan River. Five
homes were destroyed, about one hundred
forty-five homes and businesses
suffered major damage and about another
five hundred homes and businesses
suffered some damage. Lambertville,
Frenchtown, Stockton and Milford
Boroughs were affected the most by the
flooding along the Delaware River. In
Lambertville, the Delaware River merged
with the Delaware and Raritan Canal.
Swan Creek also flooded. Flood waters
ripped through the first floor of the
Justice Complex and ruined some court
records. About 200 homes were damaged
as first floor flooding occurred. South
Union Street and Lambert Lane were hit
the hardest. In Frenchtown Borough
about 50 homes suffered substantial
damage as did the borough's post
office. It was expected to be closed
for one to two months. The sewage
treatment plant was also damaged. Four
hundred feet of River Road was washed
away. New Jersey State Route 29 between
Frenchtown and Lambertville was closed.
In Stockton, the locks in the canal at
Prallsville Mills broke and sent
Delaware River water into the borough.
Five homes on Mill Street were
condemned as the water blew out some
back doors. Fifteen to twenty families
had to wait for repairs before
returning to their homes. In Alexandria
Township, mudslides tore down trees and
wires. In Kingwood Township, sheds were
ripped from their foundations. Docks
and canoes floated downstream. The
Musconetcong River also flooded along
the Hunterdon and Warren County border.
In the Delaware River itself, flooding
at the Treasure Island Boy Scout Camp
forced the closure of the facility for
the year. Electrical transformers and
interior buildings were ruined. Many of
the free bridges across the Delaware
River were closed on the third and did
not re-open until the 6th. In downtown
Clinton, flooding along the South
Branch of the Raritan River flooded the
Hunterdon Museum of Art.
The Delaware River at Riegelsville
(Bucks County) crested at an estimated
34.07 feet at 6 a.m. EDT on the 4th.
This was also the third highest crest
on record and the highest crcst since
August 20, 1955. It was above its 22
foot flood stage from 1201 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd through 1141 a.m. EDT on the
5th. The Delaware River at Frenchtown
was above its 16 foot flood stage from
8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 636 a.m.
EDT on the 5th. It crested at 22.55
feet at 8 a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was
the third highest crest on record and
the highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at Stockton was above
its 18 foot flood stage from 3 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd through 645 a.m. EDT on
the 5th. It crested at 26.75 feet at 11
a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was the
second highest crest on record and the
highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at the New Hope/Lambert-
ville Bridge was above its 13 foot
flood stage from 846 a.m. EDT on the
3rd through 814 a.m. EDT on the 5th. It
crested at 19.17 feet at 11 a.m. EDT on
the 4th. This was the third highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The South Branch of
the Raritan River at High Bridge was
above its 10 foot flood stage from 718
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 907 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 10.71
feet at 315 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Farther downstream, the South Branch of
the Raritan at Stockton was above its 8
foot flood stage from 6 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 357 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 10.10 feet at 11 p.m. EST on
the 2nd.
Specific storm totals included 3.92
inches in Califon, 3.62 inches in
Flemington, 3.26 inches in Milford and
2.20 inches in East Amwell Township.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
NJZ017 Flood
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 6,000
persons were evacuated along the
Delaware and Passaic River Basins in
New Jersey with about 3,200 homes
damaged. New Jersey Acting Governor
Richard J. Codey declared a state of
emergency on April 3rd. In Gloucester
County, most of the problems occurred
along tributarics to thc Delaware River
as the combination of the heavy rain
and the impeded runoff because of the
higher than normal Delaware River
caused flooding. Rain started late in
the evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The rain
fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 2 and 3 inches and includcd
2.85 inches in West Deptford.
In Logan Township, U.S. Route 130 and a
few other tidal related roads were
closed. In Greenwich Township, several
residents were evacuated after the
Delaware River rose higher than the
floodgates. In West Deptford Township,
the Woodbury Creek flooded the Willow
Trailer Park. Six families were
evacuated. Tidal flooding problems
persisted through the daytime high tide
on the 4th. In addition to the
Delaware River flooding, the Raccoon
Creek also flooded. The Raccoon Creek
at Swedesboro was above its 13 foot
flood stage from 738 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 650 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 13.77 feet at 1115 p.m. EST
on the 2nd.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses for federal aid. Persons
could get grants for temporary housing
and to clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
tidal flooding problems at the lower
part of the river.
NJZ001
Flood
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons were
evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey with
about 3,200 homes damaged. New Jersey
Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crcsts since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Sussex, Warren,
Hunterdon, Mercer and Morris Counties,
about 1,800 homes and businesses were
flooded, 25 homes were destroyed. Many
of the homes and businesses that were
flooded, had flooding into the first
floor of their dwellings. About 4,000
people were evacuated from the five
counties. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches. Both
the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. A dozen low-
lying bridges from Trenton north were
closed and damaged by the flooding.
Total statewide damage from this storm
was estimated at $52 million dollars.
The worst damage was reported in
Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down rivcr along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Huntcrdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low intcrest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
In Sussex County, rain began falling
around Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell
heavy at times during the afternoon and
early evening. Lighter rain and/or
drizzle fell through the rest of the
night and ended during the morning of
the 3rd. Storm totals averaged three to
four inches. The hardest hit townships
were Montague and Sandyston Townships
along the Delaware River. Two homes in
each township were destroyed. All
inhabitants of Mashipacong Island in
Montague Township were evacuated. Other
residents along the Delaware River were
also evacuated in Montaguc and
Sandyston Townships. The Dingman's
Ferry Bridge between Layton (Sandyston
Township) and Pike County was closed.
Flooding problems also occurred in
Byram, Hardyston and Stillwater
Townships. A voluntary evacuation was
suggested for residents in Hardyston
and Franklin Townships after the Summit
Lake Dam was found to be leaking. The
dam did not fail. Numerous basements
were flooded in Newton and Lubbers Run
flooded in Byram Township. Numerous
roads throughout the county were
closed. In addition to the destroyed
homes, four homes in the county
suffered major damage while 62 other
suffered minor damage.
The Delaware River at Montague crested
at 31.69 feet on the 3rd, the third
highest crest on record and the highest
crest since August 19, 1955. Farther
downstream, the Delaware River at Tocks
Island (Warren County) crested at 32.35
feet at 10 p.m. EDT on the 3rd, the
second highest on record since August
19, 1955. The river was above its 21
foot flood stage from 1202 a.m. EST on
the 3rd through 435 a.m. EDT on the
5th. Specific storm totals included
4.12 inches in Wantage, 3.70 inches in
Andovcr, 3.21 inches in Newton and 2.66
inches in Sussex. The Flat Brook at
Flatbrookville was above its 7 foot
flood stage from 925 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 440 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 7.27 feet at 615 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2rid, near Washington, D.C.
at l p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other highcr terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
NJZ007
Flood
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. But, this time flooding
also extended into the Passaic River
Basin. In all, about 6,000 persons were
evacuated along the Delaware and
Passaic River Basins in New Jersey with
about 3,200 homes damaged. New Jersey
Acting Governor Richard J. Codey
declared a state of emergency on April
3rd. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan along the Delaware
River, were flooded again. The crests
along the Delaware River were even
higher than in September 2004 and were
the highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the Delaware
River. In Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon,
Mercer and Morris Counties, about 1,800
homes and businesses were flooded, 25
homes were destroyed. Many of the homes
and businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,000 people were
evacuated from the five counties.
Shelters were opened in schools, fire
houses and churches. Both the Red Cross
and Salvation Army assisted with the
evacuations and distributing food and
drinks. Many major roads were closed. A
dozen low-lying bridges from Trenton
north were closed and damaged by the
flooding. Total statewide damage from
this storm was estimated at $52 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Lambertville (Hunterdon County) and
Trenton (Mercer County). Miraculously
there were no deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down fiver along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 19th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris,
Sussex and Warren Counties. This opened
the door for federal aid for homeowners
and businesses. Persons could get
grants for temporary housing and to
clean and rebuild their homes. Home-
owners and businesses were now eligible
for low interest loans to cover
uninsured property losses and other
federally funded programs.
In Warren County, rain began falling
around Midnight EST on the 2nd and fell
heavy at times from the middle of the
morning into the evening. Lighter rain
and/or drizzle fell through the rest of
the night and ended during the morning
of the 3rd. Storm totals averaged four
inches. About 1,350 people were
evacuated from every municipality along
the Delaware River as well as along the
U.S. Route 46 corridor. U.S. Route 46
was closed for days. Most people were
able to return to their homes on the
4th. Others had to wait for inspections
to deem their homes and utilities safe.
Knowlton and Harmony Townships along
the Delaware River suffered the most
monetary damage. County officials
declared a state of emergency for
municipalities along the Delaware
River. But flooding extended farther
inland as the Musconetcong, Paulins
Kill, and Pequest Rivers all flooded.
Fourteen homes in the county were
destroyed, one hundred ninety-two
suffered major damage, one hundred
twenty-five homes suffered minor damage
and another eighty-four had water in
their basements. The Easton-
Phillipsburg Bridge was closed from the
3rd through the 7th and suffered some
superficial damage. In Harmony
Township, about 350 people were
evacuated. Several trailers were
displaced from their foundations. A few
families will be displaced for weeks.
The Town of Phillipsburg evacuated
about 500 persons.
The Delaware River at Tocks Island
crested at 32.35 feet at 10 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd, the second highest on record
since August 19, 1955. The river was
above its 21 foot flood stage from 1202
a.m. EST on the 3rd through 435 a.m.
EDT on the 5th. The Delaware River at
Belvidere crested at 27.24 feet at 315
a.m. EDT on the 4th. It was the third
highest crest on record and highest
crest since August 19, 1955. It was
above its 22 foot flood stage from 853
a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 712 p.m.
EDT on the 4th. The Delaware River at
Easton (Northampton County) crested at
an estimated 36.5 feet on April 4th,
also the third highest crest on record
and the highest since August 19, 1955.
Flood stage is 22 feet. The Delaware
River at Riegelsville (Bucks County)
crested at an estimated 34.07 feet at 6
a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was also the
third highest crest on record and the
highest crest since August 20, 1955. It
was above its 22 foot flood stage from
1201 a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 1141
a.m. EDT on the 5th.
Specific storm totals included 4.20
inches in Columbia, 4.12 inches in
Stewartsville and Blairstown, 3.69
inches in Bloomsbury, 2.89 inches in
Phillipsburg and 2.70 inches in
Washington Borough.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2rid, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2rid, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2rid, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York at 8
a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into eastern
Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The strong southeast flow preceding the
low pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
NORTH CAROLINA, Southwest
NCZ033-048>053-
058>059-062>063
Winter Weather/Mix
Wet snow, heavy at times, developed in
the higher elevations of the North
Carolina mountains during the morning.
By early evening, snowfall amounts
ranged from trace amounts to 4 inches,
mainly in areas above 3500 feet. By
early evening, some of the highest
elevations reeached heavy snowfall
criteria, mainly above 4000 feet.
Light accumulations were reported in
locations as low as 3000 feet.
Meanwhile, the major valleys received
mostly rain.
NCZ056-068
High Wind (G55)
High winds developed during the
evening hours across the foothills,
and far western piedmont, and
continued through the overnight hours
before subsiding during the pre-dawn
hours. Numerous trees and power lines
were blown down, resulting in quite a
few power outages. At least one tree
fell on a vehicle.
NCZ033>034-049>050-
052>055-064>067
High Wind (G60)
High winds developed across the
mountains and foothills during the
evening, and continued through the
overnight hours before subsiding
during the late morning of the 3rd.
Numerous trees, power poles, and power
lines were blown down, resulting in
fairly widespread power outages. The
northern foothill counties appeared to
the the hardest hit. In McDowell
County, several homes and vehicles
were damaged by falling trees. In
Caldwell County, the roof of the
County office building was damaged in
Lenoir, and at least two homes were
damaged by falling trees in the
northern part of the county.
Catawba County
Hickory Hail (0.75)
Jackson County
Sylva Hail (0.88)
Burke County
11 WSW Morganton Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees down in the Patton Rd
area. One tree fell on a mobile home.
Cleveland County
Polkville to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Shelby
Several trees down in Shelby, and some
out in the county.
Rowan County
Salisbury Thunderstorm Wind (G45)
A tree was blown onto a power line and
a second, partially rotted tree fell
on a vehicle.
Madison County
Marshall Hail (0.75)
NCZ033-048>053-
058>059-062
Winter Weather/Mix
A late season storm brought
significant snowfall to the mountains
of North Carolina. Accumulations were
highly variable across the area, with
as much as 8 inches falling in the
higher elevations. However, even
locations in the lower French Broad
Valley observed up to 3 inches.
PENNSYLVANIA, East
PAZ067
Flood
Heavy rain fell across Chester County
and caused widespread poor drainage
flooding on the 2nd and stream and
river flooding on the 2nd and 3rd. The
heavy rain also loosened the soil and
several trees fell down across the
county. Rain started late in the
evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain
tapered off to some spottier light
rain or drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averaged
between 3 and 4 inches.
Pennsylvania State Route 926 was
closed in Birmingham, Pocopson and
Westtown Townships. Water also washed
over Pennsylvania State Route 52 near
the Brandywine Creek in Pocopson and
Birmingham Townships. Flooding along
the Valley Creek damaged the Church
Street Bridge in Tredyffrin Township.
A downed tree damaged the roof and the
second floor of a house in North
Coventry Township.
The East Branch of the Brandywine
Creek at Downingtown was above its 7
foot flood stage from 544 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 1056 a.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 9.16 feet at 945
p.m. EST on the 2nd. The main stem of
the Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford
was above its 9 foot flood stage from
1135 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 5
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 9.8
feet at 627 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
French Creek at Phoenixville was above
its 8 foot flood stage from 501 p.m.
EST through 1030 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
It crested at 8.79 feet at 715 p.m.
EST. The Valley Creek at Valley Forge
was above its 7 foot flood stage from
254 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1209
a.m. EST on the 3rd. It crested at
9.68 feet at 7 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
The Schuylkill River at Pottstown
(Montgomery County) was above its 13
foot flood stage from 930 a.m. EDT
through 912 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 13.41 feet at 430 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd.
Specific storm totals included 4.12
inches at Valley Forge, 3.23 inches in
West Chester, 3.10 inches in
Glenmoore, 2.54 inches in Honey Brook
and 2.44 inches in Downingtown and
2.31 inches in Longwood Gardens.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th.
PAZ070
Flood
Heavy rain fell across Delaware County
and caused widespread poor drainage
flooding on the 2nd and stream and
river flooding on the 2nd and 3rd.
Rain started late in the evening on
the 1st and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. The rain fell at its
heaviest during the afternoon of the
2nd. The rain tapered off to some
spottier light rain or drizzle during
the evening and overnight and
ended during the morning on the 3rd.
Storm totals averaged between 3 and 4
inches. The heavy rain and flooding
forced the closure of Pennsylvania
State Route 1 in Chadds Ford. Heavy
rain also flooded Interstate 95 near
the Blue Route (Interstate 476).
The main stem of the Brandywine Creek
at Chadds Ford was above its 9 foot
flood stage from 1135 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 5 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 9.8 feet at 627 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The Chester Creek at Chester
was above its 8 foot flood stage from
421 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 127
a.m. EST on the 3rd. It crested at
12.20 feet at 715 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
The Crum Creek at Newtown Square was
above its 6 foot flood stage from 4
p.m. EST through 11 18 p.m. EST on the
2nd. It crested at 9.33 feet at 745
p.m. EST on the 2nd. Specific storm
totals included 3.20 inches in Chadds
Ford and 2.85 inches at the
Philadelphia International Airport.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th. In addition, along the
Delaware River, snowmelt in the upper
basin in New York State and because
the New York City Delaware County, New
York reservoirs were already at
capacity added to both the tidal
flooding in Delaware County,
Pennsylvania and more serious river
flooding farther north.
PAZ068
Flood
Heavy rain fell across Montgomery
County and caused widespread poor
drainage flooding on the 2nd and
stream and river flooding on the 2nd
and 3rd. Rain started late in the
evening on the 1st and continued
throughout the day on the 2nd. The
rain fell at its heaviest during the
afternoon of the 2nd. The rain tapered
off to some spottier light rain or
drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals ranged
between 2.5 and 4.5 inches. The heavy
rain and flooding caused the closure
of River Road near Pennsylvania State
Route 309 in Fort Washington. Four
roads were closed due to stream
flooding in Upper Moreland Township.
Several roads were also closed in
Hatboro Borough. Seven gaged sites on
streams and rivers flooded within the
county and flooding was also reported
along the Pennypack Creek.
The Schuylkill River at Pottstown was
above its 13 foot flood stage from 930
a.m. EDT through 912 p.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 13.41 feet at 430
p.m. EDT. The East Branch of the
Perkiomen Creek at Schwenksville was
above its 7 foot flood stage from 443
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 525 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 10.42
feet at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd. The
West Branch of the Perkiomen Creek at
Hillegass was above its 5 foot flood
stage from 525 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1205 a.m. EST on the
3rd. It crested at 5.28 feet at 645
p.m. EST on the 2nd. Along the main
stem of the Perkiomen Creek at East
Greenville, the creek was above its 4
foot flood stage from 4 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd.
It crested at 5.98 feet at 9 p.m. EST
on the 2nd. Farther downstream, at
Graterford, the Perkiomen Creek was
above its 11 foot flood stage from 507
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 727 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 14.18
feet at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd. The
Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington
was above its 9 foot flood stage from
432 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1251
a.m. EST on the 3rd. It crested at
12.62 feet at 9 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
The Manatawny Creek at Pottstown was
above its 6 foot flood stage from 427
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 318 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 8.26
feet at 4 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Specific storm totals included 4.50
inches in Palm, 4.40 inches in
Wynnewood, 3.52 inches in Pottstown,
3.35 inches in Blue Bell, 3.27 inches
in Norristown, 3.00 inches in Hatboro
and 2.63 inches in Eaglesville.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
flooding was exacerbated by the
already wet soil conditions due to
heavy rain on both March 23rd and
28th.
PAZ071
Flood
Heavy rain fell across Philadelphia
and caused widespread poor drainage
flooding on the 2nd and stream and
river flooding on the 2nd and 3rd.
Rain started late in the evening on
the 1st and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. The rain fell at its
heaviest during the afternoon of the
2nd. The rain tapered off to some
spottier light rain or drizzle during
the evening and overnight and
ended during the morning on the 3rd.
Storm totals averaged around 3 inches
with higher amounts over the source
region of some of the streams in
Montgomery County. The heavy rain and
flooding caused the closure of Kelly
Drive and Lincoln Drive along the
Schuylkill River and Delaware Avenue
along the Delaware River.
The Schuylkill River within
Philadelphia was above its 11 foot
flood stage from 9 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 1239 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 11.74 feet at 430 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd. The Pennypack Creek at the
Rhawn Street Bridge was above its 7
foot flood stage from 538 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 408 a.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 9.74 feet at 1245
a.m. EST on the 3rd. The Wissahickon
Creck at its mouth with the Schuylkill
River was above its 5 foot flood stage
from 422 p.m. EST on the 2nd through
654 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at
7.81 feet at 145 a.m. EST on the 3rd.
The Frankford Creek at Castor Avenue
was above its 7 foot flood stage from
510 p.m through 612 p.m. EST on the
2nd. It crested at 7.4 feet at 545
p.m. EST. The Delaware River at Pier
11 in Philadelphia caused moderate
tidal flooding at the time of the
evening high tide on the 2nd. The high
tide reached 9.59 feet above mean
lower low water at 754 p.m. EST on the
2nd and was above minor tidal flooding
levels (8.2 feet above mean lower low
water) from 544 p.m. EST through 1002
p.m. EST on the 2nd. Some additional
minor tidal flooding occurred during
the morning high tide cycle the next
three mornings. Specific storm totals
included 2.85 inches at the
Philadelphia International Airport and
2.74 inches at the Northeast
Philadelphia Airport.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th. In addition,
along the Delaware River, snowmelt in
the up per basin in New York State and
because the New York City Delaware
County, New York reservoirs were
already at capacity added to the
flooding.
PAZ055
Flood
For the second time within seven
months a greater than 50-year storm
affected the Delaware River Basin and
its tributaries. In all, about 5,715
homes were evacuated along the
Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers in
Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Ed Rendell
quickly declared a state of emergency
and made money available to the
Pennsylvania Emergency Management for
flood related needs. Many homes and
businesses that were flooded because
of the remnants of Hurricane Ivan,
were flooded again. The crests along
the Delaware River were even higher
than in September 2004 and were the
highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Monroe, Northampton
and Bucks Counties, about 2,200 homes
and businesses were flooded, 40 homes
were destroyed. Many of the homes and
businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,300 people were
evacuated, with the greatest number in
Bucks County. Shelters were opened
in schools, fire houses and churches.
Both the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads were closed. Some will be
closed for months because of the
damage. A dozen low-lying bridges
from Trenton north were closed and
damaged by the flooding. Many schools
along river towns were closed on
Monday April 4th, some also on Tuesday
April 5th. The Delaware Canal took
another major hit as the Delaware
River merged with the canal. Damage
from the remnants of Ivan and the
latest storm was estimated at $40
million dollars. In the three county
area, total damage from this
storm was estimated at $120 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Easton (Northampton County),
Yardley and New Hope (Bucks County).
Miraculously there were no deaths or
major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines
and dryers were destroyed. In many
places, everything that was stored
below ground level was destroyed. The
flood waters dislodged propane and oil
tanks. Some basements were
contaminated with oil. First floor
damage included ruined hardwood
floors, furniture, carpeting, vinyl
flooring and dry walls. The homes that
were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 15th, President George W.
Bush declared a major disaster area in
Northampton, Bucks and Monroe
Counties. This opened the door for
federal aid for homeowners and
businesses. Persons could get grants
for temporary housing and to clean and
rebuild their homes. Homeowners and
businesses were now eligible for low
interest loans to cover uninsured
property losses and other federally
funded programs.
In Monroe County, flood damage was
estimated at $40 million dollars.
Damage was concentrated in Delaware
Water Gap Borough, Smithfield
Township, Paradise Township, Pocono
Township and Stroud Township. At the
height of the flooding, 10 major roads
were closed including U.S. Route 209
and Pennsylvania State Routes 611,
196, 447 and 715. People were trapped
in vehicles on Pennsylvania State
Route 447. Forty roads suffered some
flood damage with the worst occurring
along Pennsylvania State Route 611
from Delaware Water Gap to Portland
Borough in Northampton County. About
300 homes and businesses were
flooded, one home in the Price Landing
area of Shawnee-on-Delaware was washed
away. About 770 people were evacuated
from resorts and homes. One of the
worst damage to businesses occurred to
the Caesar's Resort in Paradise
Township as the Paradise Stream
severely flooded 32 units of the
resort and forced evacuations. Along
the Delaware River, Laird Technologies
was severely damaged in Delaware Water
Gap and the Shawnee Inn in Smithfield
Township was evacuated. The flooding
Brodhead Creek damaged two holes at
the Evergreen Golf Club in Analomink
(Stroud Township).
The Delaware River at Tocks Island was
above its 21 foot flood stage from
1202 a.m. EST on the 3rd through 435
a.m. EDT on the 5th. It crested at
32.35 feet at 10 p.m. EDT on the 3rd
and was the second highest on record,
only surpassed by the flooding on
August 19, 1955. The Brodhead Creek at
Analomink was above its 8 foot flood
stage from 518 p.m. EST on the 2nd
through 320 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 10.59 feet at 930 p.m. EST
on the 2nd. This was its highest crest
since July 28, 1969. Farther
downstream, the Brodhead Creek at
Minisink Hills was above its 10 foot
flood stage from 715 p.m. EST on the
2nd through 1044 p.m. EDT on the 4th.
It crested at 20.96 feet at 1215 a.m.
EDT on the 4th and was the second
highest crest on record and the
highest crest since August 19, 1955.
The Pohopoco Creek at Kresgeville was
above its 8.5 foot flood stage from
636 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1115
a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at
8.84 feet at 845 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
The Tunkhannock Creek at Long Pond was
above its 5 foot flood stage from 852
a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 330 a.m.
EDT on the 4th. It crested at 5.27
feet at 315 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
Bush Kill at Shoemakers was above its
6 foot flood stage from 733 p.m. EST
on the 2nd through 1022 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 7.51 feet at
345 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and was the
third highest crest on record and the
highest since July 28, 1969. The
Tobyhanna Creek at Blakeslee was above
its 10 foot food stage from 758 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 1118 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd. It crested at 13.27 feet
at 630 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and was the
second highest crest on record and the
highest since August 19, 1955.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout
the day on the 2nd. It fell at its
heaviest during the late afternoon and
early evening. The rain ended around
daybreak on the 3rd. Over the higher
terrain, the precipitation changed to
snow before ending. Storm totals
averaged 4 to 5 inches and included
5.00 inches in Tobyhanna, 4.80 inches
in Mount Pocono, 4.73 inches in East
Stroudsburg, 4.44 inches in Pocono
Summit, 4.35 inches in Blakeslee and
3.93 inches in Mount Pocono.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th. In addition,
along the Delaware River, snowmelt in
the upper basin in New York State and
because the New York City Delaware
County, New York reservoirs were
already at capacity added to the
flooding.
PAZ060
Flood
Heavy rain fell across Berks County
and the headwaters of the Schuylkill
River and caused poor drainage and
stream flooding. The Schuylkill River,
had significant, but within bankfull
rises. Flooding was worst farther east
along the Delaware River. Rain started
just around Midnight EST on the 2nd
and continued throughout the day on
the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon and early
evening. Storm totals averaged between
3 and 4 inches. The heavy rain caused
road closures in Longswamp, Topton and
Union Townships in the eastern part of
the county. A couple was rescued from
a trapped minivan in Longswamp
Township.
The Manatawny Creek at Spangsville was
above its 6 foot flood stage from 538
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 217 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 7.38
feet at 1015 p.m. EST on the 2nd.
Specific storm totals included 4.05
inches in New Berlinville, 3.72 inches
in Fredericksville, 3.56 inches in
Douglassville, 3.46 inches in
Bechtelsville, 2.62 inches in Vinemont
and 2.29 inches in Reading.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by
a low pressure system that moved from
the southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton,
Pennsylvania at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd,
over the Finger Lakes in New York
at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd and into
eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. The strong southeast flow
preceding the low pressure system was
able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th.
PAZ062
Flood
For the second time within seven
months a greater than 50-year storm
affected the Delaware River Basin and
its tributaries. In all, about 5,715
homes were evacuated along the
Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers in
Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Ed Rendell
quickly declared a state of emergency
and made money available to the
Pennsylvania Emergency Management for
flood related needs. Many homes and
businesses that were flooded because
of the remnants of Hurricane Ivan,
were flooded again. The crests along
the Delaware River were even higher
than in September 2004 and were the
highest crests since 1955. In many
places, it was the second
or third highest crest on record for
the Delaware River. In Monroe,
Northampton and Bucks Counties, about
2,200 homes and businesses were
flooded, 40 homes were destroyed. Many
of the homes and businesses that were
flooded, had flooding into the first
floor of their dwellings. About 4,300
people were evacuated, with the
greatest number in Bucks County.
Shelters were opened in schools, fire
houses and churches. Both the Red Cross
and Salvation Army assisted with the
evacuations and distributing food and
drinks. Many major roads were closed.
Some will be closed for months because
of the damage. A dozen low-lying
bridges from Trenton north were closed
and damaged by the flooding. Many
schools along river towns were closed
on Monday April 4th, some also on
Tuesday April 5th. The Delaware Canal
took another major hit as the Delaware
River merged with the canal. Damage
from the remnants of Ivan and the
latest storm was estimated at $40
million dollars. In the three county
area total damage was estimated at $120
million dollars. The worst damage was
reported in Easton (Northampton
County), Yardley and New Hope (Bucks
County). Miraculously there were no
deaths or major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that hacked into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included mined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosened the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties.
On April 15th, President George W. Bush
declared a major disaster area in
Northampton, Bucks and Monroe Counties.
This opened the door for federal aid
for homeowners and businesses. Persons
could get grants for temporary housing
and to clean and rebuild their homes.
Homeowners and businesses were now
eligible for low interest loans to
cover uninsured property losses and
other federally funded programs.
In Northampton County, municipalities
along the Delaware River fared the
worst with downtown areas of Easton,
Portland as well as Upper and Lower
Mount Bethel Townships hit the hardest.
About 500 persons were evacuated
throughout the county, some from the
second floor of their dwellings. About
700 homes and businesses were damaged,
32 homes were destroyed, another 160
suffered major damage. Two small
bridges were destroyed, 10 others
(including along the Delaware River)
were damaged. One park was destroyed
and 16 others were damaged. Around 100
roads were damaged. Four sewer pumping
stations in Easton were heavily
damaged. Three culverts were destroyed
and many more were damaged. One
retention pond dam was damaged.
Electrical and gas services were
suspended in flooded areas of Easton
and Portland. About 200 electrical
meters in the county had to be
replaced, most of them in Portland.
Large sections of Pennsylvania State
Route 611 was closed. The Delaware
Canal took another major hit in
addition to the damage that was done to
it by the remnants of Ivan. It was
expected to take years to repair the
canal. In Portland Borough, the
downtown region was seriously flooded
as the Jacoby Creek also flooded. Water
reached up to seven feet in some
stores. In Upper Mount Bethel Township,
200 people were evacuated. In Forks
Township, twenty-three homes suffered
major damage as the Bushkill Creek also
flooded. Some homes were submerged. In
Easton, downtown commercial businesses
were flooded, some had water to their
roofs. All commercial businesses were
opened by the end of the month. But,
the Northampton County public welfare
office was closed indefinitely. The
Safe Harbor shelter reopened on June
20th. In Williams Township, about 70
homes were heavily damaged. The Easton-
Phillipsburg free bridge was closed on
the 3rd and was not re-opened until the
7th. The heavy rain also caused some
flooding inland also as the Monocracy
Creek flooded in downtown Bethlehem and
affected the Colonial Industrial
Quarter.
The Delaware River at Belvidere crested
27.24 feet on April 4th, the third
highest crest on record and highest
crest since August 19, 1955. Flood
stage is 22 feet. The Delaware River in
Easton crested at an estimated 36.5
feet on April 4th, the third highest
crest on record and highest since
August 19, 1955. Flood stage is 22
feet. The Monocracy Creek in Bethlehem
was above its 4.5 foot flood stage from
642 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 707
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 5.44
feet at 530 a.m. EDT on the 2nd. The
Lehigh River at Walnutport was above
its 8 foot flood stage from 847 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 730 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crestcd at 10.49 feet at
515 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Lehigh
River in Bethlehem was briefly above
its 16 foot flood stage from 8 a.m.
through 931 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 16.06 feet at 830 a.m. EDT.
The Lehigh River at Glendon was above
its 19 foot flood stage from 1122 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 455 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 20.81 feet at
1015 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon and early evening.
Storm totals averaged around 4 inches
and included 4.30 inches in Forks
Township and 4.12 inches in Williams
Township.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on
the 2nd, into central Virginia at 7
a.m. EST on the 2nd, near Washington,
D.C. at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions duc to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
PAZ054
Flood
Heavy rain fell during the late after-
noon and early evening of the 2nd and
caused stream and basement flooding.
Flooding was worst farther to the east
along the Delaware River. The Mahoning
Creek flooded in Lehighton and Mahoning
Township. Pennsylvania State Route 443
was closed across Mahoning Township.
Flooding along Lizard Creek in East
Penn Township forced the closure of
Pennsylvania State Route 895. Property
damage was limited to basement
flooding. The Tobyhanna Creek at
Blakeslee (Monroe/Carbon County border)
was above its 10 foot food stage from
758 p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1118
p.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at
13.27 feet at 630 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
and was the second highest crest on
record and the highest since August 19,
1955. The Aquashicola Creek at
Palmerton was above its 7 foot flood
stage from 1229 a.m. EST through 953
a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 8.16
feet at 5 a.m. EDT. The remnant of Ivan
crest was 12.2 feet in September 2004.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the late afternoon and early
evening on the 2nd. The rain ended
around sunrise on the 3rd. Over the
higher terrain, the rain changed to
snow before ending. Storm totals
averaged 4 to 5 inches and included
4.83 inches in Lehighton.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th.
PAZ061
Flood
Heavy rain fell across Lehigh County
and the headwaters of the Lehigh River
and caused poor drainage and river
flooding. But, the flooding was much
farther east along the Delaware River.
Rain started just around Midnight EST
on the 2nd and continued throughout the
day on the 2nd. It fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon and early evening.
Storm totals averaged between 3 and 4
inches and included 3.67 inches at the
Lehigh Valley International Airport and
3.61 inches within Allentown. Flooding
forced the closure of two roads within
Allentown and one motorist was rescued
from a stranded vehicle. The Industrial
Quarter along the Monocacy Creek was
flooded in Bethlehem.
The Little Lehigh River in Allentown
was above its 6 foot stage from 758
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 1130 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 7.69 feet
at 6 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Monocacy
Creek in Bethlehem was above its 4.5
foot flood stage from 642 p.m. EST on
the 2nd through 707 p.m. EDT on the
3rd. It crested at 5.44 feet at 530
a.m. EDT on the 2nd. The Lehigh River
at Walnutport (Northampton County) was
above its 8 foot flood stage from 847
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 730 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 10.49
feet at 515 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
Lehigh River at Stoddartsville was
above its 7 foot flood stage from 948
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 5 p.m. EDT
on the 3rd. It crested at 9.26 feet at
315 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. The Lehigh
River in Bethlehem was briefly above
its 16 foot flood stage from 8 a.m.
through 931 a.m. EDT on the 3rd. It
crested at 16.06 feet at 830 a.m. EDT.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1 st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington D.C. At
1 p.m. EST on the 2nd, near Lancaster,
Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST on the 2nd,
near Scranton, Pennsylvania at 2 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd, over the Finger Lakes
in New York at 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
and into eastern Lake Ontario at 2 p.m.
EDT on the 3rd. The strong southeast
flow preceding the low pressure system
was able to entrain Atlantic Ocean
moisture in addition to the Gulf of
Mexico moisture into the system. The
southeast flow also was ideal for
orographic lifting in the Poconos and
other higher terrain. The flooding was
exacerbated by the already wet soil
conditions due to heavy rain on both
March 23rd and 28th.
PAZ069
Flood
For the second time within seven months
a greater than 50-year storm affected
the Delaware River Basin and its
tributaries. In all, about 5,715 homes
were cvacuatcd along the Delaware and
Susquehanna Rivers in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Ed Rendell quickly
declared a state of emergency and made
money available to the Pennsylvania
Emergency Management for flood related
needs. Many homes and businesses that
were flooded because of the remnants of
Hurricane Ivan, were flooded again. The
crests along the Delaware River were
even higher than in September 2004 and
were the highest crests since 1955. In
many places, it was the second or third
highest crest on record for the
Delaware River. In Monroe, Northampton
and Bucks Counties, about 2,200 homes
and businesses were flooded, 40 homes
were destroyed. Many of the homes and
businesses that were flooded, had
flooding into the first floor of their
dwellings. About 4,300 people were
evacuated, with the greatest number in
Bucks County. Shelters were opened in
schools, fire houses and churches. Both
the Red Cross and Salvation Army
assisted with the evacuations and
distributing food and drinks. Many
major roads ware closed. Some will be
closed for months because of the
damage. A dozen low-lying bridges from
Trenton north were closed and damaged
by the flooding. Many schools along
river towns were closed on Monday April
4th, some also on Tuesday April 5th.
The Delaware Canal took another major
hit as the Delaware River merged with
the canal. Damage from the remnants of
Ivan and the latest storm was estimated
at $40 million dollars. In the three
county area total damage from this
storm was estimated at $120 million
dollars. The worst damage was reported
in Easton (Northampton County), Yardley
and New Hope (Bucks County).
Miraculously there were no deaths or
major injuries.
Residents and businesses found raw
sewage that backed into water-logged
cellars. Many furnaces, water heaters,
electrical panels, washing machines and
dryers were destroyed. In many places,
everything that was stored below ground
level was destroyed. The flood waters
dislodged propane and oil tanks. Some
basements were contaminated with oil.
First floor damage included ruined
hardwood floors, furniture, carpeting,
vinyl flooring and dry walls. The homes
that were greatly affected had their
electricity and gas service turned off
and in many instances had to get the
former replaced. Private wells had to
be tested for contamination.
The heavy rain loosencd the ground and
caused trees to be knocked down and
carried down river along with waste
receptacles, propane tanks and beer
kegs. As river levels rose, they
damaged the low-lying bridges across
the Delaware River. Damage to the
bridges was estimated at $1.5 million
with the greatest damage and longest
closure to the Washington Crossing
Bridge between Bucks and Mercer
Counties. On April 15th, President
George W. Bush declared a major
disaster area in Northampton, Bucks and
Monroe Counties. This opened the door
for federal aid for homeowners and
businesses. Persons could get grants
for temporary housing and to clean and
rebuild their homes. Homeowners and
businesses were now eligible for low
interest loans to cover uninsured
property losses and other federally
funded programs.
In Bucks County, the heavy rain caused
widespread poor drainage flooding on
the 2nd and stream and river flooding
from the 2nd through the 5th. Rain
started late in the evening on the 1st
and continued throughout the day on the
2nd. The rain fell at its heaviest
during the afternoon of the 2nd. The
rain tapered off to some spottier light
rain or drizzle during the evening and
overnight and ended during the morning
on the 3rd. Storm totals averagcd
around 3 inches. The county was hit by
both inland smaller creek flooding as
well as flooding along the Delaware
River. The majority of the damage
occurred in municipalities along the
Delaware River as well as the Delaware
Canal.
Within the county, 1,066 homes were
destroyed or damaged and 116 businesses
suffered major damage while many others
suffered lesser damage. About 3,000
people were evacuated along the
Delaware River and Neshaminy Creek.
About 1,400 homes and businesses were
without electrical power along the
river for safety reasons. About 200 of
those homes also had gas service
stopped. All power was restored as of
the 6th, except for about 400 homes
that required repairs to their
electrical systems. In all 8 county
homes were destroyed (moved off their
foundations), 489 homes suffered major
damage, 306 suffered minor damage while
263 homes had lesser minor damage from
basement flooding. Damage to homes and
businesses was estimated at $20 million
dollars while additional damage to the
entire Northampton and Bucks Counties
length of the Delaware Canal was
estimated at $30 million dollars. Walls
along the canal were knocked down,
locks and gates were damaged and downed
trees exacerbated the damage. Repairs
could take years to finish. Many roads
were closed and damaged including large
stretches of River Road (Pennsylvania
State Route 32) and Pennsylvania State
Route 611. While most of the low-lying
free bridges were reopened by the 6th,
the Washington Crossing Bridge was
closed much longer as a 3 foot by 8
foot section of one of the piers was
eroded by the flood waters aftcr a
suspected dumpster struck the pier.
About 7,400 vehicles use the bridge
daily between Upper Makefield and
Hopewell (Mercer County) Townships.
In Riegelsvillc Borough, 500 people
were evacuated as flood waters extended
west of the canal. Twelve people were
rescued from
In Riegelsville Borough, 500 people
were evacuated as flood waters extended
west of the canal. Twelve people were
rescued from submerged homes. About one
quarter of the homes in the borough
suffered flood damage and seven
roadways were shut. In Nockamixon
Township, a half mile stretch of River
Road will be closed indefinitely as its
shoulder was washed away. In Bridgeton
Township, the Upper Black Eddy area had
about 140 homes that suffered damage.
In Tinicum Township, about 100 homes
were damaged and a large stretch of
Uhlerstown Road was washed away. In New
Hope Borough, the entire downtown area
was evacuated as well as the Waterworks
and Waterview Developments. The
historic Bucks County Playhouse had up
to ten feet of water along its outer
walls. Other Main Street businesses had
up to 7 feet of water on their first
floors. A few of the downtown
restaurants were expected to be closed
for months; the rest were reopened on
the 10th. In Upper Makefield Township,
five homes were destroyed as the
Washington Crossing area was inundated
with up to 8 feet of water. In Yardley
Borough, all residential areas east of
the Delaware Canal were evacuated.
About 400 homes were damaged and damage
in the borough alone was estimated at
more than one million dollars. Flood
waters extended west of the Delaware
Canal. Three homes were destroyed. In
Lower Makefield Township, about 100
homes were damaged. A breach in the
Delaware Canal caused flood waters to
inundate Morrisville Borough. Inland,
flooding along the Neshaminy Creek
forced the closure of Pennsylvania
State Route 413 and Bridgetown Pike.
Flood waters damaged a small bridge in
Doylestown.
The following are the gaged crests
along the Delaware River from north to
south in Bucks County. The Delaware
River at Riegelsville was above its 22
foot flood stage from 1201 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd through 1141 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at anestimated 34.07
feet at 6 a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was
the third highest crest on record and
the highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at Frenchtown (Hunterdon
County) was above its 16 foot flood
stage from 8 a.m. EDT on the 3rd
through 636 a.m. EDT on the 5th. It
crested at 22.55 feet at 8 a.m. EDT on
the 4th. This was the third highest
crest on record and the highest since
August 20, 1955. The Delaware River at
Stockton (Hunterdon County) was above
its 18 foot flood stage from 3 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd through 645 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at 26.75 feet at 11
a.m. EDT on the 4th. This was the
second highest crest on record and the
highest since August 20, 1955. The
Delaware River at the New Hope Bridge
was above its 13 foot flood stage from
846 a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 814
a.m. EDT on the 5th. It crested at
19.17 feet at 11 a.m. EDT on the 4th.
This was the third highest crest on
record and the highest since August 20,
1955. The Delaware River at
Washington's Crossing was above its 20
foot flood stage from 726 p.m. EDT on
the 3rd through 829 a.m. EDT on the
5th. It crested at 24.7 feet at Noon
EDT on the 4th. This was the third
highest crest on record and the highest
since August 20, 1955. The Delaware
River at Trenton (Mercer County) was
above its 20 foot flood stage from 750
a.m. EDT on the 3rd through 1103 a.m.
EDT on the 5th. It crested at 25.52
feet at 1 p.m. EDT on the 4th. This was
the fourth highest crest on record and
the highest since August 20, 1955.
Other gaged creeks that flooded in the
county included The East Branch of the
Perkiomen Creek at Dublin was above its
5 foot flood stage from 448 p.m. EST
through 836 p.m. EST on the 2nd. It
crested at 6.85 feet at 7 p.m. EST. The
Little Neshaminy Creek at Neshaminy was
above its 8 foot flood stage from 617
p.m. EST on the 2nd through 333 a.m.
EDT on the 3rd. It crested at 8.26 feet
at 945 p.m. EST on the 2nd. The
Neshaminy Creek at Langhome was above
its 9 foot flood stage from 438 p.m.
EST on the 2nd through 1058 a.m. EDT on
the 3rd. It crested at 12.87 feet at
430 a.m. EDT on the 3rd.
Specific storm totals included 3.79
inches in Springtown, 3.72 inches in
Sellersville, 3.54 inches in Fricks,
3.49 inches in Furlong, 3.40 inches in
Southampton, 3.18 inches in Doylcstown,
3.00 inches in Neshaminy Falls, 2.81
inches in Riegelsville and 2.80 inches
in Washington's Crossing.
The flooding heavy rain was caused by a
low pressure system that moved from the
southern Gulf Coast States on the
morning of April 1st northeast to the
eastern Tennessee Valley during the
evening of the 1st, to far western
Virginia just after Midnight EST on the
2nd, into central Virginia at 7 a.m.
EST on the 2nd, near Washington, D.C.
at 1 p.m. EST on the 2rid, near
Lancaster, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. EST
on the 2nd, near Scranton, Pennsylvania
at 1 a.m. EST on the 3rd, over the
Finger Lakes in New York at 8 a.m. EDT
on the 3rd and into eastern Lake
Ontario at 2 p.m. EDT on the 3rd. The
strong southeast flow preceding the low
pressure system was able to entrain
Atlantic Ocean moisture in addition to
the Gulf of Mexico moisture into the
system. The southeast flow also was
ideal for orographic lifting in the
Poconos and other higher terrain. The
flooding was exacerbated by the already
wet soil conditions due to heavy rain
on both March 23rd and 28th. In
addition, along the Delaware River,
snowmelt in the upper basin in New York
State and because the New York City
Delaware County, New York reservoirs
were already at capacity added to the
flooding.
SOUTH CAROLINA, Nortwest
Pickens County Heavy Rain
Central
Recent heavy rain (3.27 inches reported
at KAND from 3/27 through 4/2) were
blamed for washing away the underpin-
nings of a county road passing through
the campus of Southern Wesleyan
University. A small sinkhole developed
in the middle of the road as a result.
A 35-year-old male employee of the
university died of suffocation
(indirect) when he fell in the hole.
SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest
Anderson County
6 SSE Anderson Hail (1.50)
Anderson County
Honea Path Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Several trees blown down and
shingles off a roof.
Abbeville County
Donalds Hail (1.75)
Also, public reported 1.00 inch hail
3 NW of the town of Due West around
the same time. Public also reported
0.88 inch hail in Donalds.
Anderson County
10 SE Anderson to Tornado (F0)
12 SE Anderson
This weak tornado touched down near
highway 185, just east of the 413
intersection, where some pine trees
were snapped. The tomado produced
intermittent damage over the next 3
miles. Large tree limbs were blown
down just east of Wright Elementary.
The tornado continued
east/northeast, causing roof damage
to a church near Saylors Crossing.
A pine tree was uprooted near this
location as well. The tornado blew
down some large limbs before lifting
near the intersection of SSR 119 and
highway 20. Public works also
reported ping-pong ball sized hail
in the southern part of the county
at this time (exact location
unspecified).
Abbeville County
Donalds to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
6 N Due West
Trees and power lines down. Lines
also reported down 6 miles north of
the town of Due West.
Abbeville County
Abbeville Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Numerous trees and power lines blown
down in and around the city. At and
around the city. At least one tree
fell on a house.
Abbeville County
3 NW Donalds Hail (0.75)
Greenwood County
Hodges Hail (0.75)
Spotter also relayed non-specific
report of large hail. Also non-
specific report of large hail 3 SE
Hodges along highway 25.
Laurens County
Laurens Hail (0.75)
Laurens County
Waterloo Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees down in Waterloo.
Oconee County
Salem Hail (1.75)
Golfball sized hail also reported on
Little River Baptist Church Road, 5
Baptist Church Road, 5 miles NNW of
Salem at 1:57 PM EST.
Oconee County
Salem Lightning
Lightning struck a barn, starting a
small fire.
Abbeville County
Lowndesville Hail (0.75)
SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest
Oconee County
Seneca Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A 60 foot tree reported on a house
with some structural damage in
Seneca. Ham radio report of numerous
trees down across southern Oconee
County. Several roads were closed
due to fallen trees. Newspaper
reported 600 customers lost power.
Pickens County
8 WNW Pickens Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
Spotter estimated winds of 75 to 100
mph. He counted over 100 large trees
uprooted in a divergent pattern in a
25 acre area near the Keowee
Mountain Estates off of highway 133
near Nine Times.
Pickens County
Six Mile Hail (1.00)
Pickens County
6 WNW Pickens to Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Liberty
Divergent damage path ran from the
intersection of Shady Grove and
Martin School Rds to highway 178
north of Pickens. Spotter estimated
65 mph winds in Pickens. Several
trees and lines down from Pickens to
Liberty. At least one tree fell on a
house near Liberty High School. A
car was blown into another car at
the Nissan plant near Liberty.
Pickens County
3 NNW Pickens to Tornado (F1)
6 NE Pickens
This tornado touched down just
northwest of Pickens, where 3 barns
were destroyed near the intersection
of Gravley Rd and Artie Rd. Numerous
trees were blown down from the
intersection of Red Hill and Reece
Mill Rds east to highway 178. The
tornado continued an intermittent
ENE track, snapping off and
uprooting numerous trees along an 8
mile path before lifting west of
Dacusville. At least one tree fell
on a house, and at least one car was
damaged. Newspaper reported
thousands of power outages across
the county. There was also a spotter
report of mothball hail in Pickens
at 2:30.
Anderson County
Anderson Hail (1.00)
Pickens County
Sunset Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees blocked highway 11.
Pickens County
Easley 10K Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Numerous trees down on roads and
power lines. At least 1 tree fell on
a house, and at least one other fell
on a car. Newspaper reported a total
of 22 broken power poles across the
county.
Pickens County
Easley Hail (1.75)
Greenville County
Greenville to Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Greer
County reported numerous trees and
power lines blown down, mainly from
the north and cast sides of
Greenville to Taylors and Greer. At
least 2 trees fell on houses and
several fell on vehicles. A piece of
sheet metal was peeled from the roof
of a building on Trade St in
downtown Greer. In addition, a 51
knot gust was measured at Donaldson
Center at 2:51 PM EST.
Anderson County
Anderson Hail (0.75)
Greenville County
Simpsonville Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several people reported numerous
trees down. A 12 inch diamter oak
tree fell on a vehicle and the roof
of one residence.
SOUTH CAROLINA, Northwest
Abbeville County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees down in unspecified locations
in the county.
Abbeville County
Lowndesville Hail (0.88)
Spartanburg County
Greer to Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
6 S Lyman
A portion of a roof was tom off an
unoccupied store at Hillview Plaza.
BMW reported a temporary
construction wall collapsed at their
plant. Trees and lines down near
Lyman and also in Duncan.
Greenville County
11 N Greenville Hail (0.75)
Public report on highway 253 between
North Greenville College and
Greenville.
Abbeville County
Abbeville Lightning
Lightning was responsible for a
power outage in the city that lasted
about 2 hours.
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Quite a few trees and power lines
down in and around the city.
Greenwood County
South Greenwood Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Scattered trees down across the
southern part of the county,
including on the south side of the
city and in Ninety Six. One house
had roof damage in Greenwood.
Cherokee County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Scattered trees and lines down
across the southern part of the
county.
Laurens County
Waterloo Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees down and non-specific large
hail.
Greenwood County
Greenwood Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A couple of trees blown down on the
northwest side of Greenwood.
Union County
Union Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Tree fell on a car and a portable,
elctronic sign was blown across a
parking lot. Also, marble hail
covered the ground.
Abbeville County
Abbeville Lightning
Lightning struck the steeple of
Abbeville Presbyterian Church,
igniting a fire.
TEXAS, North
Grayson County
3 SE Pottsboro Hail (0.75)
Collin County
Plano Hail (1.00)
TEXAS, North
Collin County
Frisco Hail (0.88)
Dallas County
Dallas Hail (2.00)
Hail the size of hen eggs reported.
Collin County
Frisco Hail (0.75)
Collin County
Frisco Hail (1.00)
Grayson County
Sherman Hail (0.88)
Grayson County
2 NW Tom Bean Hail (0.88)
Report relayed by Norman Weather
Forecast Office.
Bosque County
Lakeside Vlg Hail (0.75)
Hill County
3 E Whitney Hail (1.00)
Collin County
1 S Me Kinney Thunderstorm Wind (G58)
Collin County
Anna Hail (1.75)
Golf ball size hail reported.
Dallas County
Dallas Hail (1.50)
Dallas County
Duncanville Hail (0.75)
Fannin County
Leonard Hail (1.00)
Pea to quarter size hail reported.
Hill County
Hillsboro Hail (0.75)
NWS employee reported penny size
hail and 50 MPH winds.
Hill County
Hubbard Hail (0.88)
Dallas County
5 NE Dallas Hail (1.00)
Dallas County
2 N Garland Hail (1.50)
Ping pong ball size hail covering
ground.
Navarro County
2 E Frost Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Damage to numerous structures
including barns and a church between
Frost and Blooming Grove on Highway
22.
Collin County
4 E Blue Ridge Hail (1.00)
Marble to quarter size hail
reported.
Hunt County
Wolfe City Hail (1.00)
Navarro County
Blooming Grove Hail (0.75)
Navarro County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Wind damage across portions of
western and central Navarro county.
Barns heavily damaged or destroyed
along State Highway 22 west of
Corsicana.
Navarro County
Frost Hail (0.75)
Hill County
5 SE Hillsboro Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Power poles knocked down between
Hillsboro and Abbott.
Fannin County
Leonard Flash Flood
Flash flooding prompted residents to
create make-shift culverts and dams
to keep the water from entering
their homes. Many homes were damaged
by the high water, which was several
feet high in some places.
Hill County
2 W Blum Hail (0.75)
Dime size hail reported in Retreat.
Hunt County
Wolfe City Hail (1.00)
Navarro County
Barry Hail (1.75)
Golf ball size hail reported.
Navarro County
Barry Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Lamar County
15 SW Paris Hail (1.75)
Golf ball size hail reported in
Petty.
Navarro County
Corsicana Hail (0.75)
Fannin County
Ladonia Hail (0.88)
Bell County
Killeen Hail (0.88)
Bell County
Killeen Hail (0.88)
Bell County
6 SE Killeen Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail reported in Harker
Heights.
Navarro County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of damage in
central part of county.
Navarro County
Kerens Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail covering the
ground.
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Flood
Five to six inches of water covering
an entire roadway.
Lamar County
Paris Thunderstorm Wind
Paris AWOS reported a 68 mph wind
gust.
Bell County
Salado Hail (0.88)
Henderson County
Malakoff Hail (1.00)
Hopkins County
Sulphur Spgs Hail (1.75)
Pea to golf ball size hail reported
along Highway 19 and Highway 67.
Hopkins County
Sulphur Spgs Thunderstorm Wind
Tree blown onto house.
Hopkins County
Sulphur Spgs Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds split a large oak tree
at the Sulphur Springs courthouse at
the intersection of Oak Avenue and
Jefferson Street. An awning was also
torn off a building on Main Street.
Navarro County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind
Wind damage along FM 709 south of
Corsicana stretching east along
Highway 31, and points south around
US 287 near Mildred.
Anderson County
5 S Frankston Thunderstorm Wind
Tree fell onto Highway 19.
Anderson County
5 N Brushy Creek Hail (1.75)
Golf ball size hail reported.
TEXAS, North
Bell County
Rogers Hail (0.88)
Henderson County
Athens Hail (1.75)
Golf ball size hail reported.
Henderson County
18 E Athens Hail (2.50)
Hail the size of tennis balls reported
from a Tyler, TX television station;
report relayed through NWS Shreveport.
Henderson County
Poynor Hail (2.75)
Baseball size hail reported.
Bell County
5 S Holland Hail (0.88)
Milam County
Cameron Hail (1.75)
Golf ball size hail reported.
Milam County
Cameron Hail (0.75)
Limestone County
5 SE Groesbeck Hail (0.88)
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Deaf Smith County
19 N Hereford Hail (0.88)
Oldham County
3 N Vega Hail (1.00)
Potter County
23 NW Amarillo Hail (1.75)
At Valley de Oro.
Donley County
6 S Clarendon Hail (0.88)
Donley County
10 SSW Clarendon Hail (1.75)
Donley County
8 S Clarendon Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Large tree snapped along State Highway
70 south of Clarendon.
Donley County
9 S Clarendon Tornado (F0)
Damage mainly to large trees just north
of the intersection of State Highway 70
and County Road 10. The tornado
remained over open country. An official
storm survey was done on this tornado.
TEXAS, North Panhandle
Donley County
Howardwick Hail (0.88)
Severe thunderstorms moved across the
southern Texas panhandle during the
afternoon and evening hours producing
large hail ... damaging winds ... And
an isolated tornado. Although there
were damage to trees from the high wind
and tornado ... no property damage
occurred from the severe weather and
there were no reports of injuries.
TEXAS, South
Brooks County
Falfurrias Hail (0.75)
TEXAS, West
Culberson County
44 ENE Pine Spgs Hail (1.50)
Ping pong ball size hail fell over
extreme northeastern Culberson County
just west of U.S. Highway 285 during
the late evening of the 17th. A
National Weather Service volunteer
Skywarn spotter surveyed the area the
following day, and found evidence of
large hail in the scarred landscape
where one and a half inch craters
littered the open range land.
Reeves County
16 SE Orla Hail (1.25)
Quarter to half dollar size hail
accumulated to a depth of three inches
along U.S. Highway 285 northwest of
that highway's intersection with Texas
Highway 302. The hail was discovered
more than an hour after the storm
passed this location, so the actual
size of the falling hail was likely
larger than indicated. Event time is
based on radar.
Reeves County
7 NW Pecos Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was reported along
Farm to Market Road 2119 northwest of
Pecos.
An isolated supercell thunderstorm
propagated southeast out of the plains
of southeastern New Mexico during the
late evening of the 17th. This storm
produced large hail across portions of
the Upper Trans Pecos region of west
Texas.
VIRGINIA, North
Fauquier County
Bristersburg Flash Flood
Elk Run flooded along Tin Pot Run
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Flood
State road 607 closed due to flooding
Fauquier County
Warrenton Thunderstorm Wind (G58)
Trees and powerlines down
Fairfax County
4 W Centreville Flash Flood
Numerous roads flooded in western
Fairfax county near Centreville
Loudoun County
3 S Leesburg Flash Flood
Routes 653 and 643 closed due to high
water
Prince William County
2 W Haymarket Flash Flood
Water on Old Church Road near the
bridge
VIRGINIA, North
Stafford County
Stafford Flash Flood
Two city roads closed in the town of
Stafford due to high water
Fairfax County
Mc Lean Thunderstorm Wind (G58)
24 inch diameter tree downed on Brook
Road.
Orange County
Orange Hail (0.75)
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Fairfax County
Herndon Hail (0.75)
Fairfax County
Great Falls Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Tree down on Georgetown Pike
Fairfax County
Mt Vernon Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Tree down
Warren County
Front Royal Flash Flood
Some roads have deep water flowing over
them across the county
Rappahannock County
Flint Hill Flash Flood
Route 522 north near Flint Hill flooded
with cars stranded
Fauquier County
Warrenton Flash Flood
Roads closed across the county
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Strong Wind
Trees down county wide with one
building significantly damaged
Culpeper County
Boston Thunderstorm Wind (G76)
A low pressure system moved from the
southeast United States and into the
mid-Atlantic region on April 2, 2005.
This system caused significant flooding
and damaging wind gusts across a large
portion of Maryland, Virginia, and West
Virginia.
Spotsylvania County
Chancellorsville Hail (0.75)
Reported by the National Park Service
Stafford County
Hartwood Hail (0.75)
Stafford County
Widewater Hail (1.75)
VIRGINIA, North
Falls Church (C)
Falls Church Hail (0.75)
A very strong cold front moved across
the mid-Atlantic region on April 23,
2005. This front interacted with a
moist and unstable airmass to generate
significant strong to severe
thunderstorms and high winds. Wind
damage was reported across portions of
central and northern Virginia, and
southern and central Maryland, as well
as across the Tidal Potomac and upper
Chesapeake Bay marine waters. Damaging
large hail was also reported in many
locations with this storm system.
WEST VIRGINIA, East
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055
Strong Wind
3 mobile homes overturned with possible
injuries
A low pressure system moved from the
southeast United States and into the
mid-Atlantic region on April 2, 2005.
This system caused significant flooding
and damaging wind gusts across a large
portion of Maryland, Virginia, and
West Virginia.
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COPYRIGHT 2008 Gale, Cengage Learning
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