Flash Flood Alert
September 1, 2021

As per the National Weather Service in New York, the Township of Nutley is currently under a Flash Flood Watch until Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 2pm.

The remnants of Ida as a post-tropical low will approach the region today and will move near Long Island late tonight into early Thursday. The heaviest of the rain showers are expected late this afternoon through tonight. The rainfall should begin to taper off Thursday morning into the early afternoon from west to east.

A  widespread 3 to 6 inches of rain is forecast with locally higher amounts likely. This rainfall combined with wet antecedent conditions will likely lead to flash flooding.

• Please avoid driving in or around the township during heavy wind and rain conditions.
• Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads or enter any body of water.
• Please DO NOT touch or go near downed wires as they should always be considered live.