NJ flooding: Passaic River levels continues to rise as evening storm approaches
PATERSON, NJ - Flood warnings remain in effect in northern New Jersey as weather forecasts show a Friday evening storm could bring more rain to the region's already saturated grounds.
By 12:45 p.m. on Friday, the Passaic River remained crested in Little Falls, and floodwaters continued to inundate roads and backyards in several counties.
In Paterson, SkyFOX was over Bergen Street, between East Main Street and the Passaic River, on Friday morning, where a fire department truck was seen picking up residents from a house on a flooded street.
SkyFOX over the scene Friday morning in Paterson.
Police in Little Falls spent the afternoon driving around the community telling people to evacuate. Towns in Morris, Essex and Passaic counties reported road closures, including Route 20 in Paterson.
In Lodi and Wayne, full neighborhoods were cut off from traffic.
"We're getting dragged by mother nature," NJ Gov. Phil Murphy said during a Thursday press conference.
These New Jersey communities cannot catch a break: Flooding from a storm in December forced evacuations, shutdown highways and caused damage to homes and businesses.
Flood warnings in effect
Passaic County
- Passaic River at Pine Brook
- Passaic River at Little Falls
- Passaic River above Singac
This image from SkyFox shows flooding in Little Falls, N.J.
Morris County
- Passaic River at Chatham
- Rockaway River at Boonton
- Passaic River above Singac
- Passaic River at Millington
- Passaic River at Pine Brook
Essex County
- Passaic River at Pine Brook
- Passaic River at Little Falls
- Passaic River above Singac
Somerset County
- Passaic River at Chatham
- Passaic River at Millington
NJ braces for another storm
New Jersey is bracing for yet another strong storm system that is likely to cause more flooding throughout northern New Jersey.
Around 1 to 2 inches of rain will hit the area starting around 7 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Water levels are already high, increasing the risk of flood impacts. Saturday morning's tide is expected to exasperate the problem.