Gov. Christie plans to tour Wayne site of N.J. flooding

WAYNE — Gov. Chris Christie plans to get a close look at flooding in northern New Jersey today. The governor will tour the Pompton Lakes flood site in Wayne. The National Weather Service says there's major flooding in Pompton Lakes, Pompton Plains and Lodi and moderate and minor flooding around northern and central New Jersey. Emergency management officials are...

WAYNE — Gov. Chris Christie plans to get a close look at flooding in northern New Jersey today.

The governor will tour the Pompton Lakes flood site in Wayne.

The National Weather Service says there's major flooding in Pompton Lakes, Pompton Plains and Lodi and moderate and minor flooding around northern and central New Jersey.

Emergency management officials are closely watching the Passaic River as flooding continues in Lincoln Park, Little Falls and Wayne.

Lincoln Park plans to open a shelter at noon.

Major flooding is expected along the Passaic, Pequannock, Ramapo and Pompton Rivers by the time the water subsides.

Previous coverage:

• 1,300 Pequannock homes are affected by N.J. flooding

• Heavy rain in northern N.J. leads to major flooding along Pompton River

• Nearly 5 inches of rain falls in parts of Morris County as flooding persists

• N.J. towns along Delaware River prepare for flooding after heavy rains

• Moderate flooding hits parts of northern N.J. as rain ends

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A major rainstorm is expected to produce flooding conditions throughout the state into the weekend. The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the U.S. Geological Survey, forecasts river crests at several locations along major rivers. Click on the markers on the map to see how high the water is expected to crest across the state.

Source: National Weather Service/U.S. Geological Survey.