Winter Storm Damon Dumps Rain, Ice in Ridgewood, Village Under Two Advisories

Winter Storm Damon has brought rain, ice and snow to much of the tristate, including Ridgewood.

As of 11:45 a.m., Ridgewood has received 0.60 inches of rainfall and 1.05 inches of ice, according to Weather Underground.

An Areal Flood Advisory and an Areal Flood Watch have also been issued for the Village.

The Flood Advisory came at 9:16 a.m. after the “National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated moderate rain with locally heavy rain at times.” The advisory is in effect until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday.

The Flood Watch has been put into effect until late tonight, citing that ”rain will be heavy at times with 2 to 3 inches possible by the time the event ends Tuesday night.”

“This same region received 1 to 2 inches of rainfall just a few days ago,” adds the advisory.

Weather Underground recommends:

• Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. Most flooding deaths occur in automobiles. Turn around and find another Route.
• Small creeks and streams will flood quickly...possibly covering roads and flooding nearby low areas.
• Be prepared to take action if the flooding threat increases...or a warning is issued.
• A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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