Dangerous Paddling Conditions Weekend of May 19.

  1. National Weather Service  (note flood warnings)

 

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.99738000000008&lon=-74.78407999999996#.Wv1Hd2Mh2cw

 

  1. Stream Flow Water Level Gauge Readings (note raise of creek levels in the headwaters. it normally takes 24-48 hrs for these volumes to reach the tidewaters)

 

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nj/nwis/uv/?site_no=01467000&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,62614

 

  1. Source and non-Source run-off normally takes 24-48 hours to run through drains and then into the Creek, proper

 

Any person kayaking 24-48 hours after a storm is advised to take a shower afterwards.   This is a prudent and safe BMP and the standard followed throughout the USA.  Water quality is impacted by storms and rain.

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