Severe flash floods have swamped several areas across northern New Jersey, from Paterson to Paramus, forcing a handful of water rescues.

Roadways were flooded and vehicles were stuck in deep water as of 7:40 a.m. Sunday morning, officials in Paterson reported. Passengers had been rescued from their vehicles in a few cases.

One video posted on Facebook shows at least two people being rescued from a vehicle stuck in deep water by emergency services.

In Paramus, police reported that a vehicle had become stuck in high water on Kalisa Way. The driver was able to remove himself from the vehicle before police arrived.

Rainfall totals are expected to average 1 to 2 inches per hour with the possibility of reaching 2.5 to 3 inches across the region.

The dangerous conditions are not limited to Paterson and Paramus.

At 9:57 a.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for the Saddle River near Lodi, affecting Bergen County. The warning is in effect from Sunday morning through 4 p.m.

The National Weather Service is forecasting minor flooding along the river. At 9:45 a.m., the river's stage was 5.2 feet, already above its 5-foot bankfull stage. Forecasters expect the river to rise above flood stage this afternoon, reaching a projected crest of approximately 5.7 feet, before falling back below flood stage later in the afternoon.

The combination of heavy rainfall and rapidly rising waterways is creating dangerous conditions across portions of northern New Jersey, particularly on roads prone to flooding.

The National Weather Service is warning motorists not to drive through flooded roadways or around barricades.

The National Weather Service is expected to issue its next statement on the Saddle River Flood Warning at 4 p.m. Sunday.

The National Weather Service also issued a flash-flood warning for portions of Bergen County on Sunday morning, with officials reporting that thunderstorms were producing heavy rain across the area.

Rain gauges indicated that between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain had already fallen by 8:21 a.m., with rainfall rates expected to reach 1 to 2 inches in an hour.

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Communities listed as being at risk of flooding included Ridgewood, Oradell, Norwood, Dumont, Glen Rock, Westwood, Hillsdale, River Vale, Washington Township, Park Ridge, Cresskill, Closter, Montvale, Emerson, Old Tappan and Woodcliff Lake.

The warning was in effect until approximately 11:15 a.m. EDT Sunday.

In Paterson, Clifton and Passaic, the National Weather Service has extended a flash flood warning until 11:30 a.m.

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