Possible Flooding As Flash Flood Warning Issued In Morristown

MORRISTOWN, NJ – The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of three counties Monday afternoon after heavy rains and thunderstorms forced local roads to close. A video reportedly showed possible flooding in Morristown.

The warning is set to run until 7:45 p.m. for southern Morris County, northern Somerset County and northeastern Middlesex County after local law enforcement agencies reported flash flooding in Morristown.

The storm caused major power outages across the region, but most took place in Morris County, according to Jersey Central Power & Light, which indicated there were 4,868 outages in the county by 4:30 p.m. After that total dropped to 2,488. by 4:50 p.m., the number of power outages had climbed back to 4,96 an hour later, the Daily Record reported Monday afternoon.

Flooding was reported in Morristown on Interstate 287, Madison Ave., Woodland Ave. and Pine St. The National Weather Service announced in an alert that the situation remains dangerous and warned of life-threatening flash flooding.

Here is a video that reportedly shows flooding in the area:

The National Weather Service recommended that local residents take the following precautions:

Protecting yourself from immediate threats to life and safety shall take priority. Whenever possible, as long as it does not cause greater harm, all COVID-19 protective action guidance should be followed.