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Somerset County Public Safety
Wednesday January 10th, 2024 :: 06:04 a.m. EST

Advisory

Flood Warning until 10:00AM

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EST.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 602 AM EST, the gages at Burnt Mills on Middle Brook and Burnt Mills on the Lamington River are both in flood stage. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - For Lamington River at Burnt Mills: At 5:45am the stage was 13.27 feet. Flood Stage is 11 feet. ... For Middle Brook at Burnt Mills: At 5:00am the stage was 9.52 feet. Flood Stage is 9.5 feet. ... For North Branch Raritan River at Raritan: At 5:45am the stage was 13.86 feet. Flood Stage is 10 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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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