Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 12:31AM EDT until August 6 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 9:31pm
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
FFWPHI
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Morris County in northern New Jersey...
* Until 430 AM EDT.
* At 1231 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Lincoln Park, Kinnelon, Boonton, Butler, Riverdale, Pequannock
Township, Green Pond and Lake Telemark.
This includes Interstate 287 in New Jersey between mile markers 46
and 53.
Instruction:
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Morris, NJ
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov