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Garwood Police Department
Monday September 11th, 2023 :: 01:49 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 04:45PM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast New Jersey, including the following county, Union.

* WHEN...Until 445 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 146 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from a nearly stationary shower capable of causing minor urban and small stream flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Robinsons Branch, Elizabeth River and West Branch Elizabeth River. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Union, Westfield, Cranford, Roselle, Roselle Park, Kenilworth and Garwood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: UNION, NJ

Instructions:

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
Garwood Police Department
403 South Ave
Garwood, NJ 07027

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-789-1500

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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