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Somerset County Public Safety
Monday December 18th, 2023 :: 04:36 p.m. EST

Advisory

Flood Warning until 09:45PM Monday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of northern New Jersey, including the following county, Somerset.

* WHEN...Until 945 PM EST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 434 PM EST, flooding was ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - For North Branch Raritan River at North Branch: At 4:15pm the stage was 14.45 feet. Flood Stage is 12.3 feet. ... For North Branch Raritan River at South Branch: At 4:00pm the stage was 13.62 feet. Flood Stage is 8 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOMERSET, NJ

Instructions:

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Address/Location
Somerset County Public Safety
20 Grove St
Somerville, NJ 08876

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-231-7140

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant 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 Warning

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