Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 3:06AM EDT until August 6 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 306 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will
continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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