High Water Heroics: Dramatic Rescues & Flash Floods Submerge Bergen County Roads

photo courtesy of Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Glen Rock NJ, A severe summer storm pounded North Jersey on Friday evening, August 7, 2026, unleashing torrential downpours that quickly turned roadways into dangerous rivers. The sudden deluge triggered widespread flash flooding across Bergen County, requiring emergency water rescues, closing major highways like Route 208, and leaving brand-new vehicles submerged.