Hackettstown Could See 4 Inches Of Rain From Ida’s Effects

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Hackettstown is under a Flash Flood Watch through Thursday, with Ida's remnants moving through the area.

As Ida churns through Hackettstown, there could be heavy rains, thunderstorms and rainfall of four inches or more as potential impacts from the storm, before sunny skies are predicted to return on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Streams, creeks and poor drainage areas as well as "moderate to major flooding is possible along some main stem rivers and roads," the National Weather Service forecasts.

Hackettstown Police has been posting updates on its social media, including storm-preparedness tips from JCP&L.

Early Wednesday night, the storm already made an impact in Hackettstown, with the police department reporting that a part of Harvey Street was closed because of a downed tree.

If not using the 911 system, residents can contact Hackettstown Police Department directly and stay tuned on their social media accounts for any storm-related messages at:
Hackettstown Police - 908-852-3302

Hackettstown Police Department additionally provides updates on Nixle as weather issues are ongoing and in the aftermath. To view the advisories and alerts or to subscribe, click here. To sign up for Nixle text alerts for Hackettstown, text Hackettstown’s zip code to 888777.

For residents or businesses who experience a power outage or hazardous situations because of this storm, they can contact JCP&L at 1-888-544-4877 (1-888-LIGHTSS) or click here.

For JCP&L's current outage details, click here.

For the National Weather Service forecasts and update for Hackettstown, click here.

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