Crime & Safety
United Water Lowering Oradell Reservoir
Potential flooding expected if storm stays on track to deliver 3-4 inches of rain to Bergen County.
United Water began releasing water from the Oradell Reservoir midnight Thursday upon orders from Governor Christie after the National Weather Service issued the third flood watch in a week for Bergen County and much of the tri-state area Wednesday, according to New Milford Mayor Ann Subrizi.
Subrizi spoke with representatives from United Water who said that they were releasing water from the Oradell Reservoir to make room for the water coming from the release of the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir. Oradell is the lowest reservoir on the reservoir chain.
The National Weather Service has predicted between 3.5 and 4.5 inches of rain will fall in the area, potentially causing flooding.
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Both Oradell and River Edge Office of Emergency Management are cautioning residents who live in flood prone areas to take all necessary precautions to secure their property from flood waters and the effects of high winds.
Patch will continue to provide updates to the storm as they become available.
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