Flash Flood Warning — Bergen County, New Jersey
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 3:20AM EDT until August 3 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
FFWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey... Northwestern Essex County in northeastern New Jersey... Passaic County in northeastern New Jersey... * Until 630 AM EDT. * At 320 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Paterson, Wayne, Paramus, West Milford, Ridgewood, Ramsey, Ringwood, Pompton Lakes, Caldwell, Hawthorne, Bloomingdale, Fairfield, Upper Greenwood Lake, Clifton, West Orange, Montclair, Fair Lawn
Effective August 3, 2026 at 3:20 AM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Upton NY
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Bergen County, New Jersey?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Bergen County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Essex County, Passaic County.