We are anticipating a minor flood event in the Twsp with significant rain that began Thurs 4/7 into Fri. Based upon current conditions, the projected impact will be minor flooding of some roadways, with the greatest impact to be Fri 4/8, around noon.
Flood Causes:
- Rainfall - 3”-3.5” most of it on Thursday night into Friday, ending early Friday morning
- Saturated ground, based upon the recent impact of heavy rains
Gage Heights on the Pompton River (current & projected):
- Current gage height: 15 ft.
- Current prediction: a height of approximately 17 ft. – 18 ft. (at noon Friday, 4/8/22)
Flood-Affected Areas Based on Current Prediction:
- Harrison Road, Pequannock Avenue
- Route 23 Jug-handle near Alexander Avenue
- Back parking areas of Baymont Hotel/Stop & Shop
- Road flooding in the Madison/Roosevelt/Shady Street area (potentially)
Going Forward:
- The impacts of the raising water in rivers and streams, as well as saturated ground, may begin to impact the areas of above is anticipated for 6:00 am on 4/8/22. The greatest impact, cresting of the Pompton River, will be around noon 4/8/22. Impacts from flooding are then anticipated to recede later Friday (4/8/22), into Saturday (4/9/22).
- Please remain alert to any changing conditions - some helpful links:
- Pompton River hydrograph
- Local Weather Forecast
Updates to this advisory will be provided if/when changes to the impact of the storm become known.