NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Several homes were evacuated Friday after rain caused the Hackensack River to crest and flood an area of Litchfield County. Twelve people were rescued after high waters filled the streets of New Milford. Chopper 2 Flying BREAKING: Chopper 2 is over New Milford, New Jersey where police say evacuations are underway after the Hackensack River flooded the area. Most of the flooding was contained to Columbia and Harvard streets near River Edge Avenue. On Thursday night, the Passaic River also overflowed and flooded nearby streets.

Source: CNN April 08, 2022 23:40 UTC