A Flash Flood Warning is currently in effect for parts of Northern New Jersey until 6:30 AM EDT
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Doppler radar detected strong thunderstorms delivering torrential rain across Bergen, Passaic, and Essex counties. Up to 1 inch of rain has already fallen, with additional rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour expected. Flash flooding is active or imminent in affected low-lying and urban areas.
Areas Under the Warning
If you are in or near any of the following communities, prepare for rapidly rising waters on roadways and near small streams:
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Bergen County: Paramus, Ridgewood, Ramsey, Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park, Wyckoff
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Passaic County: Paterson, Wayne, West Milford, Ringwood, Pompton Lakes, Hawthorne, Bloomingdale, Clifton
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Essex County: Caldwell, Fairfield, West Orange, Montclair, Livingston
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Additional Locations: Upper Greenwood Lake and surrounding regions
Potential Hazards & Impacts
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Roadways & Underpasses: Expect localized street flooding on major highways, low-lying intersections, and poorly drained roads.
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Streams & Creeks: Small creeks, rivers, and drainage basins could overflow rapidly without warning.
🚨 Safety Reminder: Turn around, don’t drown! Never attempt to drive or walk through flooded roadways. Most flash flood fatalities occur in vehicles.
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