Warren Township NJ Office of Emergency Management

09/12/2026

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

⛈️ Thunderstorms, Rain & Flash Flood 8/27/26 12p - 8/28/26 4a ⛈️

👉 ACTIONS 👈
🏡 Property & Power: Secure loose outdoor items before 12P. Fully charge your mobile devices and backup power banks now
🚗 Never drive into standing water—turn around, don't drown!📞
🪫 Power Outages: JCP&L (1-888-544-4877) or PSE&G (1-800-436-7734).
🚨 Township Hazards: Report downed trees blocking local roads or severe street flooding to Warren Police Dispatch at 908-753-1000.
🛑 Emergencies: Call 911 immediately only for active live downed wires, fires, or medical emergencies.

🔔❤️ Stay alert and stay safe. Check on your neighbors ❤️🔔

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Somerset County. This flood watch takes effect on August 27 at 12PM and will expire on August 28 at 4AM.

Flash Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop by mid-day Thursday. Some of these showers and thunderstorms are expected to produce very heavy rainfall. 1-2 inches of rain can be expected with localized amounts of 3-5 inches possible in the strongest storms.

It is important to have ways to receive alerts. Sign up for emergency alerts here! https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/about/emergency-alerts

Somerset County OEM is closely monitoring this situation and will provide updates, as necessary.

08/11/2026

⛈️ Possible isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts & localized flash flood⛈️

👉 ACTIONS 👈
🏡 Property & Power: Secure loose outdoor items before 2P. Fully charge your mobile devices and backup power banks now
🚗 Never drive into standing water—turn around, don't drown!📞 Power Outages: JCP&L (1-888-544-4877) or PSE&G (1-800-436-7734).
🚨 Township Hazards: Report downed trees blocking local roads or severe street flooding to Warren Police Dispatch at 908-753-1000.
🛑 Emergencies: Call 911 immediately only for active live downed wires, fires, or medical emergencies.
Stay alert and stay safe. Check on your neighbors.

08/10/2026

Be prepared for potential downed trees/power outages today 2p-10p -- Possible isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds. Brief heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and hail possible.

08/08/2026

🚨Severe Thunderstorm & Localized Flash Flood Potential 🚨
🥵 Ongoing dangerous heat and humidity
🕒 Today 2P-10P
⛈️ Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms
💨☄️ Localized damaging winds and hail may cause tree damage, leading to power outages, road closures, or structural damage.
🌧️ Flash Flooding

👉 ACTIONS 👈
🏡 Property & Power: Secure loose outdoor items before 2P. Fully charge your mobile devices and backup power banks now
🚗 Never drive into standing water—turn around, don't drown!📞 Power Outages: JCP&L (1-888-544-4877) or PSE&G (1-800-436-7734).
🚨 Township Hazards: Report downed trees blocking local roads or severe street flooding to Warren Police Dispatch at 908-753-1000.
🛑 Emergencies: Call 911 immediately only for active live downed wires, fires, or medical emergencies.

Stay alert and stay safe. Check on your neighbors.

08/07/2026

Are you prepared for potentual power outage? Isolated thunderstorms with potentially high winds are possible this afternoon, evening and throughout the weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Somerset County effective through August 8, at 8PM.

Heat index values as high as 103 degrees are expected throughout this heat wave. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses especially in vulnerable populations. Drink plenty of water, and stay in a cool, air-conditioned room if possible.

Additionally, there is a Marginal risk of Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.

It is important to stay aware during this weather event. To stay aware, sign up for Emergency Alerts! https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/about/emergency-alerts

Somerset County OEM is closely monitoring this situation and will provide updates as necessary.

08/02/2026

Flood Watch 8P Sunday until 11p Monday due to multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. A few downpours develop overnight. CLEAN STORM DRAINS & GUTTERS.

07/29/2026

Whew!

🛡️Flood Watch Cancelled

🌦️ Scatter showers and isolated thunderstorms develop later today.

07/27/2026

Update 7/28/26: Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday 8p

Flash Flood Watch Tuesday 8a through Wednesday 2p

Flash flooding risk due to isolated thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts, heavy rain.