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Bergen County Nor'easter Rainfall Totals

Early rainfall totals have been reported, with parts of Bergen County seeing nearly 4 inches of rain as of Tuesday morning.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A nor'easter has dumped nearly 4 inches of rain in parts of Bergen County as of Tuesday morning, and more could be on the way.

The National Weather Service New York, New York office is forecasting up to 5 or 6 inches of rain for some parts of the region while a flash flood watch remains in place.

Here's the most up-to-date totals from the NWS:

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  • Waldwick, 3.79 in.
  • North Arlington, 3.77 in.
  • Oakland, 3.7 in.
  • Hasbrouck Heights, 3.36 in.
  • Park Ridge, 2.94 in.
  • New Milford, 2.69 in.
  • Fair Lawn, 2.6 in.
  • Teterboro Airport, 2.54 in.
  • River Vale, 2.47 in.
  • Paramus, 2.43 in.
  • Franklin Lakes, 2.4 in.
  • Mahwah, 2.36 in.
  • Emerson, 2.3 in.
  • Washington Township, 2.24 in.
  • River Edge, 2.23 in.
  • Lodi, 2.2 in.
  • Little Ferry, 2.12 in.
  • Cresskill, 1.93 in.
  • Leonia, 1.91 in.
  • Hillsdale, 1.88 in.
  • Tenafly, 1.87 in.
  • Hackensack, 1.84 in.
  • Bogota, 1.73 in.
  • Maywood, 1.12 in.

Governor Phil Murphy declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, in preparation for a Nor'easter storm forecasted to impact the state with severe weather conditions.

"The anticipated Nor'easter storm is forecasted to bring significant flash flooding, coastal flooding, and wind gusts across New Jersey," said Murphy. "Residents should stay off the roads, remain vigilant, and follow all safety protocols."

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The storm could also bring strong winds, and gusts could reach between 30 and 45 mph, especially along the coast.

This rainfall is expected to cause flooding in at least a portion of the county.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Saddle River, specifically near Lodi, where flooding could occur if the river continues to rise.

The NWS New York, New York office issued the warning, which is effective as of 10 a.m. Tuesday through 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Six-feet marks the flood stage for the Saddle River, which is expected to rise past that mark late Tuesday morning. National Weather Service officials forecast that the river could crest at 7.3 feet on Tuesday afternoon. Read more: Flood Warning Issued For Portion Of Saddle River: Here's Where

As of Tuesday morning, 10 counties are under a flash flood warning, while another 11 are under a flash flood watch. The 10 counties under a warning are home to 6.3 million of 9.3 million residents, Gov. Phil Murphy said.

While the risk of severe thunderstorms has decreased, stronger wind gusts could develop throughout the day, the weather service said. The primary hazard in the storm is heavy rain that could lead to flooding. The heaviest rain is expected to fall along and north of the I-78 corridor and along the northern coast.

A flash flood watch remains in effect for most of the state, including Bergen County, through 8 p.m.

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