Crime & Safety
Heavy Rain Flooding Lakewood Roads, Route 9 Closed: Report
Police are urging motorists to exercise caution as a flash flood warning is in effect.
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Heavy rain overnight has caused flooding of some streets in Lakewood, according to a report, and more is possible as the rain continues to fall Monday morning.
The Lakewood Scoop tweeted that Route 9 has been closed between Pine and Prospect streets and that "multiple vehicles" have become stuck in water on flooded roads around the towmship.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Ocean County that is in effect until at least 12:30 p.m., the service said.
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Lakewood police said forecasters predict heavy rainfall at rates of 1 inch or more per hour and said streams could overflow in flood-prone areas.
River Avenue (Rt 9) being shut between Pine Street and Prospect Street due to flooding. pic.twitter.com/AjgdWV6NFl
— The Lakewood Scoop (@LakewoodScoop) August 13, 2018
Reports of multiple vehicles stuck in deep waters around town.
— The Lakewood Scoop (@LakewoodScoop) August 13, 2018
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