Flash Flood Warning Issued in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic, New Jersey

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic Counties in New Jersey.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 6:35 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 9:30 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Flash flooding caused by heavy rain

Potential Impact

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Paterson, Passaic, Wayne, Bloomfield, Orange, Paramus, Lyndhurst, Rutherford, Caldwell, Kearny, Hawthorne, Fairfield, Clifton, East Orange, West Orange, Montclair, Belleville, Fair Lawn, Garfield and Livingston

Areas Affected

The warning covers Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic Counties in New Jersey.

Safety Information

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.