Passaic River Is At Flood Stage

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — The Passaic River is already at flood stage and is forecast to rise even higher in the next few days.

The river was at 19.4 feet Sunday at 2 p.m., which is slightly above minor flood stage. The river is forecast to crest Tuesday afternoon at 20.2 feet. "Moderate" flood stage for the river at the point is 20 feet.

Bogota Police rescued a bride and groom from floodwaters Saturday. (See related: Watch: Bogota Police Rescue Bride, Groom From Floodwaters)

Little Falls first responders used a front-loader to rescue flood victims Saturday night. Wayne firefighters evacuated people ahead of the heavy rain that fell.

Unbelievable videos show cars swept away by the New Jersey flash flooding on Saturday and piling on top of each other as bystanders watched. The Facebook and YouTube videos below show Wayne and little Falls. (See related: Shocking Videos Show Floating Cars In NJ Floods, Piling Up)

There is a chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., the National Weather Service is forecasting. More than half an inch of rain could fall. More rain could fall after 10 p.m.

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