Sinkhole Opens On Long Valley Roadway After Storm

LONG VALLEY, NJ — As flooding continues to affect some of the township's roads, residents of Long Valley are now also dealing with a sinkhole that has opened up.

According to the police, Devon Road has developed a sinkhole between Warwick Drive and Bolton Drive.

All residents are advised to proceed with caution when driving in this area.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm going into effect across the state, which began at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

According to forecasters, three rivers in North Jersey are expected to hit the "major flood level" stage, including one in Morris County. The Passaic River at Pine Brook is anticipated to hit the major flood stage and rise to 21.4 feet by Thursday.

"It is extremely important that the public pay attention to the conditions, specifically as they relate to floodwaters for the next several days. We are anticipating that floodwaters will exist in certain municipalities," the Morris County Office of Emergency Management said.

Jersey Central Power & Light is reporting several power outages across the township.

According to utility spokesman Chris Hoenig, some of the latest estimates say that affected customers won't be restored until Thursday at 2 p.m.

"When we have large storms, like the one last night, we will suspend restoration times while damage assessments are completed. We want to be realistic about when the power will be back," Hoenig said.