Raging floodwaters roar through downtown Paterson

As Tropical Storm Ida passes over New Jersey, it continues to dump enormous amounts of rain. In Paterson, this video shows Checkers between Market Street and Park Avenue.

STORM WATCH: A look at dangerous flooding conditions tonight from Ida's remnants in #Paterson. Stay safe. (🎥courtesy Ruben Rios.) #Ida pic.twitter.com/6zG0ZRjfgb
— News12NJ (@News12NJ) September 2, 2021

21st Ave Paterson NJ #NewJersey #NJ pic.twitter.com/wrDKjMO3Xl
— Christian Stills 📸 (@babyfacedoutlaw) September 2, 2021

Paterson historically floods and floods bad. People will have to be evacuated & removed from their homes, temporarily & permanently.

Tomorrow starts our mutual aid effort to assess & assist our community.

Cashapp $blmpaterson to help us purchase itemspic.twitter.com/pGp4kMs1mA
— zellie (@zellieimani) September 2, 2021