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Flash Flood Warning Issued For Morris County
A flash flood warning is in effect for Morris County until 5:30 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service said.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A flash flood warning has been issued for Morris County by the National Weather Service (NWS) until 5:30 p.m. and more thunderstorms are expected through 10 p.m. this evening.
The NWS specifically mentioned the following Morris county towns in its flood warning statement:
- Morristown
- Newton
- Dover
- Hopatcong
- East Hanover
- Kinnelon
- Hackettstown
- Boonton
- Butler
- Wharton
- Rockaway
- Morris Plains
Thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the state were indicated by NWS radar, with a half-inch to one inch of rain falling, with an additional one to two inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in Morris County, NWS warned.
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The rain could cause flooding in small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other low-lying and poorly-drained areas, NWS said.
Residents are advised not to attempt to drive through floodwaters and to report any observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement.
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