New Jersey Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/29/2026 00:58

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 29 at 3:58AM EDT until July 29 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 29, 2026 - 12:58am
Expires: 
July 29, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Jersey... Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County. For the Saddle River...including Lodi...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saddle River near Lodi. * WHEN...From early this morning to late this morning. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Saddle River begins to overflow into the back parking lot of the Boys and Girls club. At 6.0 feet, Flooding on the Boys and Girls Club parking lot. Flooding begins at the parking lot of the Portuguese American Club. Flooding starts at the intersection of Kimming Avenue adn Borig Place. Flooding also begins at the parking lot at the Municipal building in Rochelle Park. Saddle Brook along Rochelle Park Swim Club water is overflowing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.1 feet on 01/27/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1100 AM EDT.
Area Description: 
Bergen, NJ
Forcast Office: 
NWS Upton NY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov