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Linden Police Department, NJ
Tuesday July 4th, 2023 :: 02:24 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flash Flood Warning until 05:30PM

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Union County in northeastern New Jersey...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 223 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Summit, Union, Westfield, Cranford, Hillside, Roselle, Roselle Park, Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Kenilworth, Mountainside, Garwood and Springfield.

* AFFECTED AREAS: UNION, NJ

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Linden Police Department, NJ
301 N Wood Ave
Linden, NJ 07036

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-474-8500

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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