Flooding Possible in Friday Rains, Police Say

Bridgewater Township Police are warning residents about the possiblity of areas of flooding Friday because of heavy rain.

According to a Nixle alert from the department, heavy rain is expected to begin in the area Thursday evening and become steadier overnight.

This, the alert said, is coming from Tropical Storm Andrea, which is currently hitting land over Florida. Although the rain will be lighter in the morning, it is expected to become heavier Friday afternoon through evening.

During these hours, flash flooding may be a problem, particularly in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. In addition, the alert said, there is the possibility of small stream flooding with rainfall of about 1 to 3 inches around the area.

The rain is expected to peter out, the alert said, by early Saturday morning, but the advisory is from 12 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Saturday.

Police are reminding drivers not to drive through standing water at any time.