Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast New Jersey, including the following county, Essex. * WHEN...Until 145 AM EST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1035 PM EST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flooding is occurring along the Third River at Bloomfield and it is in minor flood. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bloomfield and Glen Ridge. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood