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Borough of Hopatcong
Friday July 12th, 2024 :: 03:17 a.m. EDT

Community

Flood Watch until 02:00PM Saturday

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

* WHERE...A portion of northern New Jersey, including the following counties, Morris, Sussex and Warren.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through Saturday afternoon.

* 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 showers and thunderstorms combined with tropical moisture will result in areas of heavy rainfall across the watch area from this morning through Saturday. Rainfall rates may exceed 1 to 2 inches per hour. Forecast rainfall amounts range from about 1 to 2 inches, however localized amounts near 3 to 4 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: SUSSEX ... WARREN ... MORRIS

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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