Full Notification

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Raritan River at Bound Brook.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Backyard and low areas are protected by levees and the flood wall. Without the levees or if there is a breach in the levees, minor flooding will occur. At 30.0 feet, Main Street is protected by flap valves/sluice gates. This level triggers the gate closures to protect Main Street. At 33.0 feet, A large portion of Bound Brook is protected by the flood reduction project. Pump station operations become critical, at this stage, for the continued protection of the borough.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 AM EST Tuesday the stage was 33.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 AM EST Tuesday was 33.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 20.3 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 33.3 feet on 01/20/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: MIDDLESEX, NJ ... SOMERSET, NJ