Flood Watch issued September 12 at 5:44PM EDT until September 13 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where
Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union and southeast New York, including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Southern Queens and Southern Westchester.
When
From 4 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday morning.
Possible impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional details
- Showers with heavy downpours and a few thunderstorms early Sunday morning into midday Sunday may lead to flooding. Average rainfall amounts are forecast to range from 1.5 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts up to around 5 inches possible. Peak hourly rates could reach 1.5 to 2.5 inches.
- Affected area
- Passaic County, Hudson County, Bergen County
- Last updated
- Sep 12, 5:44 PM EDT
- Expires
- Sun, Sep 13, 12:00 PM EDT
- Source
- National Weather Service
What to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Official source details
- NWS event
- Flood Watch
- Issued by
- NWS Upton NY
- Recommended response
- Prepare