If Storm Hits Newark, Beware Of These 37 Flood-Prone Locations

NEWARK, NJ — With a bout of bad weather forecasted to head New Jersey’s way Monday, Newark public safety officials are putting out an old-but-important advisory: beware of flooded roads.

A stormy start to the week is in store in New Jersey, with damaging winds up to 60 mph set to be the greatest threat for the state. Large hail and isolated tornadoes are also possible, forecasters said. Read More: Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, 60 MPH Winds In NJ Forecast

According to Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara, many local streets may become flooded and should be avoided in case of heavy rainfall.

The following locations should be avoided due to flooding conditions or the potential for flooding, he said:

• Clay Street and McCarter Highway
• South Street and Van Buren Street
• Jefferson and Chestnut Streets
• State Street near Broad Street
• Jabez and Backus Streets
• 357 Wilson Avenue
• Manufacturers Place and Hyatt Street
• Magazine Street and Avenue L
• Magazine Street and Amsterdam Street
• Raymond Boulevard and Blanchard Street
• Avenue L and Wilson Avenue
• Wilson Avenue and Avenue K
• Mary Street and Avenue L
• Ferry and Foundry Streets
• Hyatt Avenue and Wilson Avenue
• South Street and Adams Street
• South Street and Pulaski Street
• South Street and Pacific Street
• South Street and Dawson Street
• Pacific Street and Calumet Street
• Pulaski Street and Clifford Street
• Jefferson Street and Clifford Street
• Van Buren Street and Clifford Street
• Foundry Street and Roanoke Avenue
• Foundry Street and Avenue P
• Norfolk Street
• Orange Street
• Nesbitt Street
• McClellan Street and Runiak Avenue
• McClellan Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and Peddie Street
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and Noble Street
• Noble Street and Meeker Avenue
• Elizabeth Avenue and Meeker Avenue
• Martin Luther King Blvd. and State Street
• Martin Luther King Blvd. and Orange Street
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and the Route 22 underpass

Don’t think it could happen to you? Here are just a few flood rescues that have taken place in the Brick City over the past few years:

• Read More: Storm Pounds Newark; Dozens Stranded As City Floods (VIDEO)
• Read More: 30 People Trapped In Newark Floods; 'Water Came Up Quickly'
• Read More: Newark Streets Flood; Firefighters Use Boats To Rescue Drivers

Meanwhile, city workers continue to prepare in case the bad weather hits, officials said Monday morning.

“The Department of Public Safety is coordinating responses to burglar alarms, flooding conditions and other weather-related incidents through the combined use of police, fire and office of emergency management personnel,” officials said.

Special attention should be given to unsecured outdoor furniture, awnings, refuse and building materials. For fire safety, utilize flashlights, instead of candles, should you lose electricity due to this weather event, Newark safety officials advised.

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