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Borough of Hopatcong
Friday March 22nd, 2024 :: 03:26 a.m. EDT

Community

Flood Watch until 08:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New Jersey, including the following counties, Sussex and Warren and east central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is forecast from Friday night through Saturday evening with locally higher amounts possible. Excessive runoff may continue to cause rivers, creeks, and streams to rise through Sunday, even after the heavy rain has stopped. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: SUSSEX ... WARREN ... BERKS ... LEHIGH ... NORTHAMPTON

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Address/Location
Borough of Hopatcong
111 River Styx Rd
Hopatcong, NJ 07843

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-770-1200

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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