Flood Warning Remains In Effect For Mahwah And Ridgewood Tuesday (See More Photos)

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — After the Ramapo River rose nearly two feet above flood stage during a coastal storm Monday, Mahwah, Ridgewood, and several other local towns experienced flooding. A flood warning remains in effect until 3:21 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.

The Ramapo River had risen to 9.9 feet, 1.9 feet above flood stage, Monday morning, the NWS said. They said local flooding may not end until late Tuesday, and listed streets that will flood including Routes 202 and 17.

Flooding was observed near Ridgewood Village Hall (see photo above), near the high school and in back yards.

The NWS reported: "Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast ... until late tomorrow evening."

The NWS said:

• At 9.0 feet, State Route 202 floods downstream. Moderate flooding on Route 202 and Route 17. Water into backyards. In Mahwah, minor flooding was expected along Brakeshoe Place, Brook Street and Catherine Avenue.
• At 12.0 feet, Major flooding along Route 202 and Route 17 intersection. Road closed. Flooding along Riverview Drive and along Halifax Road and Bridle Path Lane. Flooding on Brakeshoe Place, Brook Street and Catherine Avenue

The NWS said, "The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. Flood stage is 8.0 feet...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 08/28/1971."

What Else Is In The Forecast?

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• Bergen County here
• Essex County here
• Hudson County here