Pompton Lakes, NJ flood info requested!!! (Wanaque, Washington: insurance, houses, purchasing) - New Jersey - City-Data Forum

aprilt81 · 10-24-2008, 01:18 PM

I am currently interested in purchasing a home on Washington Ave in Pompton lakes NJ. This house does require flood insurance but I was just wondering if anyone knows how bad this area flooded in the past. Do those houses usually get a lot of water? Do the streets in that area get flooded bad? I'm really nervous about all this flood nonsense so any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!

marye711 · 10-24-2008, 06:26 PM

I lived in a nearby town for years in a flood zone, figure about $1200 a year. What street? Some are really bad some are not at all depends........

aprilt81 · 10-24-2008, 08:31 PM

Its on Washington Ave in Pompton Lakes!

marye711 · 10-25-2008, 08:46 AM

where is that I am unsure, you could check with the town hall...

FL Beaches · 10-25-2008, 01:43 PM

According to online maps, that is 2.8 miles (an 8 minute drive) from where I used to live in Pompton Plains.

But it's been so long I haven't a clue. LOL!

We were married in the church on the corner of Wanaque Ave/Rd and Hamburg Tpke.

To me, a whole lot of Pompton Lakes and Pompton Plains below the railroad tracks floods. I agree...check with town hall or a realtor.