Flood Advisory — Passaic County, New Jersey
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 3 at 2:57AM EDT until August 3 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast New Jersey, including the following counties, Bergen, Essex, Passaic and Union. * WHEN...Until 545 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 257 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - Rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Newark, Paterson, Passaic, Wayne, Plainfield, Bloomfield, Hackensack, Linden, Orange, Bergenfield, Paramus, Ridgewood, Summit, Lyndhurst, Millburn, Rutherford, Secaucus, Ramsey, Ringwood and Pompton Lakes. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 3, 2026 at 2:57 AM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Upton NY
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Passaic County, New Jersey?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Passaic County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Bergen County, Essex County, Union County.