Flood Warning Issued for Hunterdon County, NJ Through Early Friday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Hunterdon County, New Jersey, until 5:30 AM EST as heavy rain causes local rivers and streams to rise above flood stages.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Hunterdon County, New Jersey
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Flood Warning for Hunterdon County. The alert was issued at 1:17 AM EST on March 6 and remains in effect until 5:30 AM EST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Hunterdon County in northern New Jersey.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to follow the "Turn around... don't drown" rule when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Drivers should be especially cautious at night when flood hazards are more difficult to recognize.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is currently occurring or imminent. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges confirmed heavy rainfall earlier this morning. Specific observations at Neshanic at Reaville showed the water stage at 6.82 feet as of 1:00 AM EST, which is above the established flood stage of 6.5 feet. Impacts include the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is active through 5:30 AM EST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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