All the green areas are flood warnings. Screen shot just after midnight on Thursday, 9/8
At this time, with Hurricane Irene still a recent memory and some residents only recently getting their power turned back on, Nockmixon is now being inundated by heavy rains left over from Tropical Storm Lee. After several days of steady rain, our area has generally received 4-5 inches already, with up to three additional inches forecast over the next 24 hours.
This will once again bring the Delaware River over its banks. As of this post, it’s already above flood stage of 22 feet in Riegelsville, and is forecast to crest just below the 30-foot limit for moderate flooding at 29.8 feet. However, those with interests along the river should closely monitor updated gauges and listen for new weather advisories. All of these tools can be located on our Resources page.
The massive rainfall has loosened soil and rocks all over our township, prompting us to urge drivers to use caution while driving any roadways alongside steep hillsides or cliffs, such as certain stretches of River Road. These areas could easily be the scene of sudden rock or mudslides. The high river will have closed portions of Route 32 already, and if the water gets high enough, it’s conceivable that the DRJTBC could see fit to close some of the river bridges, so it’s a good idea to get where you want to go by tomorrow night before the river crests in the wee hours of Friday morning.
We urge extreme caution when driving in these conditions. Please do not drive into flooded roadways even if you think you know what’s under the surface. There’s no telling whether rushing water might have scoured the roadway and caused deep washouts into which your vehicle might plunge unexpectedly. Drivers should stay alert for rapidly changing conditions and sudden deep water surges. Also, please respect all barricades and road closures. Turn around, don’t drown!
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Tags: barricades, driver caution, flood advisory map, Lee, mudslides, nockamixon, river flooding, rockslides
