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Flash Flood Warning for Bergen, NJ; Rockland, NY

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Bergen, Rockland
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What is happening

At 610 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 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 already...

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. If you are in a basement, be prepared to move to a higher floor.

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Bulletin details

At 610 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 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 already occurring. Water rescues have been reported in Spring Valley and Nanuet. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New City, Paramus, Monsey, Nanuet, Nyack, Tappan, Pearl River, Oradell, Norwood, Orangeburg, Upper Nyack, Spring Valley, Westwood, Hillsdale, River Vale, Valley Cottage, Washington Township, Park Ridge, Airmont and Closter.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 6:10PM EDT until July 27 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 27 at 5:35PM EDT until July 27 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

    Official revision

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Upton NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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