Update: Flooding expected along Delaware River, Pocono creeks

Moderate flooding is now forecast for the Delaware River at Tocks Island, which is under a flood warning beginning Sunday night until further notice.

The river is projected to surpass the flood stage of 20 feet sometime Monday, according to the National Weather Service at Mount Holly, N.J.

As of 12:30 a.m. Sunday, the weather service predicts the river will rise to 24.5 feet. When it reaches 21 feet, the approach roads at Shawnee Inn begin to flood. At 25 feet, campsites in Worthington State Forest in New Jersey flood.

Down river, major flooding is forecast at Easton-Phillipsburg, with moderate flooding expected at Riegelsville, Frenchtown, Stockton, New Hope-Lambertsville and Trenton. A flood warning is in effect for those areas through Monday.

Meanwhile, several creeks and streams in the Poconos remain under a flood warning through Sunday night.

At this point, moderate flooding is forecast along the Brodhead Creek at Minisink Hills. Flood stage there is 10 feet, and the creek is expected to rise to 10.2 feet by Monday morning.

When the creek reaches 8 feet, street flooding north of Stroudsburg begins to occur.

Moderate flooding is also forecast for the Bushkill Creek at Shoemakers.

If you live in these areas, be ready to seek higher ground if necessary. Listen for additional flood warnings in your area, and be ready to act if flooding occurs. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways; the water may be deeper than it appears.

A flood watch remains in effect for the entire area through Sunday night.
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