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Hackensack Office of Emergency Management
Sunday September 13th, 2026 :: 03:44 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Warning until 07:00PM

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New Jersey... Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Saddle River near Lodi.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 PM EDT Sunday was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 2.4 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.6 feet on 06/19/1972. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BERGEN, NJ

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM EDT.

Address/Location
Hackensack Office of Emergency Management
205 State St
Hackensack, NJ 07601

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 201-518-9100

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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