Flood Warning Remains In Passaic County Until Tuesday

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A flood risk remains for the Ramapo River after heavy rainfall Sunday in North Jersey, impacting Passaic County as minor flooding could take place on nearby roads and in back yards.

The flood warning is in effect now, until Tuesday afternoon. Parts of Wayne got between 1 and 1.95 inches of rain, and Oak Ridge Reservoir measured 3.08 inches Sunday.

If the river reaches 9 feet, State Route 202 could flood downstream and there could be flooding along 202 and Route 17, as well as water into local backyards. The river is expected to be close to this level later Monday, said the National Weather Service:

"The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9 feet early (Monday) afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning."

On Sunday, the National Weather Service data shows that parts of Wayne saw almost two inches of rain, while others measured just over an inch. About 1.6 inches of rain fell in Pompton Lakes, and 0.96 inches in Haledon.

The Ramapo River forms a confluence with the Pequannock River along the border between Pequannock and Wayne, flowing into the Pompton River which is itself a tributary of the Passaic.

"Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas," said the NWS. "Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."