As Wayne Deals With Continued Flooding, Murphy Heads To Passaic

WAYNE, NJ — The township dealt with severe flooding as Ida pummeled the region, flooding so bad that cars were stuck on the road and even manhole covers were floating above their natural place.

But officials say residents aren't out of the woods just yet, as river water levels are likely to continue rising.

"River levels will continue to rise throughout today and into Friday evening and will likely reach major flood stage," township officials said. "Residents in areas at risk are urged to self-evacuate now before the water rises further."

Officials are offering assistance to residents who cannot self-evacuate. Those residents can call 973-694-5050 for assistance.

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But Wayne wasn't the only community in Passaic County to deal with severe flooding, as one death has been confirmed in Passaic, where a 70-year-old died after being swept away by floodwaters.

Gov. Phil Murphy is set to visit the flood damaged area at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, where he is set to speak at Dundee Island Park.

A flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes, effective until 5:49 p.m. on Friday.

Water levels in the Pompton River were recorded at 18.8-feet on Thursday morning, above the flood stage of 16-feet. Flood stages were also exceeded in the Ramapo River in the township, and it was possible that the flood stage would be cleared in the Passaic River as well.

In some areas of the county, the NWS reports that more than eight inches of rain have been recorded.

Read more: Tropical Depression Ida Causes Flooding In Wayne, Passaic County

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