Ida Brings Flooding To Bergen County, Saddle River Overflow 'Expected'

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LODI, NJ — Lodi police announced that the Saddle River was expected to overflow on Wednesday night as Tropical Depression Ida pummeled North Jersey. But that wasn't the only problem municipalities were facing.

"There is severe flooding in most parts of town due to the heavy rainfall, especially on State Route 208. Please remain off the roadways if possible," the Wyckoff Police Department said.

Severe flooding, in fact, caused problems for a number of communities, and it's yet to be seen how river overflow will add to the issue.

"The Saddle River is expected to overflow tonight/tomorrow," Lodi police said on Wednesday. "River flooding expected 10pm. Remove cars from flood prone areas of town. Beware of basement and ground floor flooding. Stay off roads this evening. Do not drive on closed roads."

The river flows through a number of towns in Bergen County, including Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Paramus and Saddle Brook.

In Hillsdale, the Office of Emergency Management continued to monitor the water level at Pascack Brook, which was at level three and rising by around 10 p.m. According to the office, the first flood notification is at 3.5, and again at 4.5.

Police in Saddle Brook said localized flash flooding is "expected."

"The Saddle Brook Police Department is discouraging unnecessary travel. Police want to ensure residents do not drive or walk through flood waters. Flood waters are very unsafe and should be avoided," they wrote.

Flooding has been reported on NJ 17 southbound in Paramus and Hasbrouck Heights. All lanes are closed north of Century Road in Paramus, and a left lane is closed north of US 46 in Hasbrouck Heights.

CeFaan Kim, of ABC 7, posted this footage of flooding in Lodia, with one car stranded in the road.

Elsewhere in New Jersey, tornadoes and additional flooding have been reported, with a confirmed tornado causing extensive damage in South Jersey.

According to the National Weather Service New York office, Wednesday's storm was the first time they had ever had to issue a flash flood emergency. Those were issued for parts of Connecticut and New York City, but the first was issued in North Jersey, the NWS said.

The National Weather Service predicted 3 to 6 inches of rain in North Jersey, with West Milford most affected at 6.24 inches. Forecasts for the Paramus area call for 5.73 inches of rain, while the agency expects Morristown to get 5.81 inches.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for parts of the state, including Bergen County, until 1 a.m. on Thursday.

In Wayne, officials have warned that flash flooding could happen, as well as "major river flooding overnight and through the next few days."

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