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Torrential Downpours Cause flash flooding Across North Jersey

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Fair Lawn NJ, multiple towns in Bergen and Passaic counties reported flash floods and closed roads after thunderstorms moved through the area.

At least five (5) passenger vehicles were destroyed Monday afternoon, 07/18, by a flash flood waters on Broadway in Fair Lawn, underneath the New Jersey Transit railroad tracks, near Fair Lawn’s border with Elmwood Park. All vehicles’ drivers & passengers safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of rescue personnel. A police authorized towing company was on scene beginning the removal process before flood waters even began to lower. No injuries were reported. Traffic was detoured around the flooded roadway for an extended period.

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One thought on “Torrential Downpours Cause flash flooding Across North Jersey

  1. But everybody knows you don’t drive thru standing water unless you absolutely know how deep it is.

    And when it rains heavily, low spots in the road never flood.

    Right?

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