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The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New Jersey Saddle River near Lodi affecting Bergen County. For the Saddle Riverincluding LodiMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Saddle River near Lodi.
When: From this morning to this afternoon.
Impacts: At 5.5 feet, Saddle River begins to overflow into the back parking lot of the Boys and Girls club.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 5.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 6.1 feet on 01/27/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

The heavy rain has ended though some light showers remain possible thorough early afternoon. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.