Flood Watch until 02:00PM Saturday ![](/static/Citizen-24_02_1/img/public/msg_expiration.png)
* 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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP HOPATCONG followed by your message, to 888777
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