Rushing Rivers Flood Roads, Parks In Somerset County: Videos, Photos

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Rain continues to soak the area causing major flooding and water levels to rise.

The North Branch Raritan River at South Branch that crosses under Old York Road at the Bridgewater and Branchburg border is already beginning to crest over Two Bridges. It is currently in the major flooding stage at 12.75 feet. Flooding level is 8 feet.

As a result, Duke Island Park is almost completely underwater. The Basilone Bridge (connecting Raritan and Hillsborough) and Nevius Street pedestrian bridge are also closed due to water levels touching the undersides of the bridges.

Just watching the Raritan River flow you can see the current moving at very fast speeds.

Water levels on the Raritan River are also continuing to rise. In Manville, the river is at 14.57 feet and has minor flooding. It is expected to rise to moderate flooding or 19.1 feet later today.

The Raritan River in Bound Brook is also at the minor flooding stage at 28.27 feet and is expected to continue to rise to 32.4 feet just below major flooding later on Monday.

Somerset County Safety is continuing to urge residents to stay off the roadways and to not drive through water.

"Due to high levels of flooding, residents are asked to avoid roads in the county and stay home if possible," said Somerset County Safety.

Authorities are also warning "Do not drive through flooded roadways!" See Related: High Levels Of Flooding, Residents Asked To Stay Home In Somerset Co.

Flood gates have not closed yet in Somerset County but the county is keeping an eye on the situation, Nathan Rudy, a spokesman with the county, told Patch.

Take a look below at some videos of the flooding. (Have photos or videos of flooding in your area? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.)

Flooding at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater:

Flooding at Two Bridges between Bridgewater and Branchburg:

Flooding at Basilone Bridge in Raritan:

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