Powerful storm soaks New Jersey, causes flooding in multiple areas

Hackensack police said multiples cars were stranded in flood waters and several people had to be rescued.

Lauren Due

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Aug 7, 2024, 9:48 AM

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Bergen County continued to dry out Wednesday afternoon after heavy rain and flash flooding.

Flooding on Route 17 northbound south of US-46 in Hasbrouck Heights had all lanes closed for the morning commute. A convertible Ford Mustang was pulled from the high water.

A car stranded in floodwater in Bergen County on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. (News 12 photo/Lauren Due)

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Hackensack police said multiple cars were stranded in flood waters and several people had to be rescued. Thankfully, no one was injured Tuesday night, according to police.

In Englewood, a UPS truck was stuck in water on Jones Road and Palisades Ave. And in Hillsdale, a brook overflowed its banks into the Walgreens and Kings parking lots.

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