Torrential rain Thursday night caused flooding in northern New Jersey, leading to several rescues.
The National Weather Service issued flood warnings for multiple areas in the region Friday, including Hudson, Bergen, Morris, Essex, Passaic, Middlesex, Warren and Somerset counties in New Jersey, as well as Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange and Sullivan in New York.
Several cities, including River Edge, Milford and Lodi, remained under several inches of water nearly 12 hours after the rains stopped. Aerial views from Telemundo 47’s helicopter Friday morning captured hundreds of flooded vehicles throughout the region, in addition to countless homes and businesses.
Reports of several rescues came in early Friday as rising waters took unsuspecting New Jerseyans by surprise.
The Passaic River overflowed its banks at one point, flooding the area around the Bottagra restaurant on Wagaraw Road. About 300 people were inside at the time and had to be evacuated amid rising waters, Fire Chief Joe Speranza said.
Lifeguards helped restaurant patrons through the deep water after the restaurant closed.