Seasonal & Holidays
Flood Watch Issued For Bergen County: Find Out When Thunderstorms Will End
The NWS has issued a flood watch for Hudson, Bergen, Essex, Passaic and Union counties for July 4. Will the rain stop in time for fireworks?
NORTH JERSEY, NJ — Thunderstorms and rain have been forecast on and off on Independence Day, but are expected to clear up by 7 p.m. in time for fireworks. Use the links below to check the current forecast and radar.
A flood watch was issued for Bergen, Essex Hudson, Passaic, and Union Counties until 7 p.m.
The NWS indicated that some areas may get as much as 2-4 inches of rain.
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"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of urban and poor drainage areas, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Find out what's happening in Ridgewood-Glen Rockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Numerous heavy downpours and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area late this morning through this afternoon. Basin averaged rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are likely, with localized amounts of up to 4 inches possible. Rainfall rates of 2 inches per hour are likely in thunderstorm activity."
- See the full forecast for northeast New Jersey here.
- Check the radar to see where the storms are.
- Check for watches and warnings here.
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