New Jersey, 2021

Flash Flooding in New Jersey, August 22, 2021

August 22, 2021 · NWS PHI · 31 events in 8 counties and zones

Heavy rain associated with weakening Hurricane Henri caused significant flash flooding in New Jersey on the morning of August 22. Most of the flood damage was confined to the central part of the state.

Where it happened

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The toll

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Injuries
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Property damage
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Crop damage
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Events
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What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

Heavy rain associated with weakening Hurricane Henri caused significant flash flooding in New Jersey on the morning of August 22. Most of the flood damage was confined to the central part of the state. Rainfall amounts were as high as 4.0 to 9.5 inches.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 21, 7:54 PM EST, 4 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 21, 7:54 PM EST, 4 hours 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
854 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
Hurricane Henri will remain offshore of Delaware and New Jersey
through tonight, before making landfall across Long Island, NY
on Sunday, before slowly moving north through Monday. A surface
trough will likely develop across the northeast and Mid Atlantic
states Tuesday and remain near the area through Thursday. A
cold front is forecast to move across the area Friday and stall
to our south as high pressure moves offshore of New England next
weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
No big changes with this update as we await the arrival of heavy
rain across the region. There remains a growing concern for
very heavy rainfall and flash flooding, especially over
portions of southeastern PA and southern NJ.

The focus remains on Henri and its interaction with the mid and
upper level low centered to our southwest. As of mid afternoon,
Hurricane Henri was centered east of North Carolina...several
hundred miles S/SE of New Jersey. An area of showers with
embedded storms continues to sit mainly just offshore the NJ
coast. This was associated with mid level moisture and an
inverted surface trough extending N/NW from Henri. We are also
starting to see some pop-up showers/storms to our west over
central PA associated with the upper trough and diurnal
instability. As we go forward in time heading into tonight,
Henri will be moving northward with the the showers offshore
likely getting wrapped back to the north and west around the
upper low. This should result in this rain spreading NW through
our region this evening and potentially becoming quite heavy in
places by the overnight period continuing through Sunday. Winds
will also start to increase tonight into Sunday near the NJ
coast but the main hazard looks to be the heavy rain and threat
for flooding. The hazard threats are detailed below.

Heavy rain/Flooding: Heaviest rain expected to fall roughly
over the eastern two thirds of the forecast area...basically
from near Cape May north to around Philly and points north and
east. That said, there are growing indications very highest
rainfall amounts could actually be in two bullseyes...one over
portions of north coastal NJ north towards Morris County
associated directly with western side of Henri and another
farther west towards portions of SE PA into central NJ (near or
just east of PHilly towards Bucks Co PA and Mercer/Burlington
Counties in NJ). This latter max would be associated with the
inverted trough as it sets up over the area tonight with the
rain directly from Henri falling Sunday. It still looks like a
fairly widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain for the areas under the
watch with localized amounts of 4 to 6+ inches increasingly
likely as depicted by ARW, NAMNEST, and HRRR. However where
exactly this sets up within the watch area is still uncertain
but this threat could extend as far west as Philadelphia and
Bucks Counties into adjacent NJ counties (Camden and northern
Burlington Counties)

As for the timing of heavy rain, this is a relatively long
duration of precipitation chances, but it appears the period for
the heaviest rain will be late tonight through the day on
Sunday. Further information on the flash flooding and flooding
threat are in the hydrology section below.

Wind: Have not changed much with this afternoon's update. It
still looks like there will be a very sharp drop off away from
Henri, so at this point it looks like Monmouth and Middlesex
could be clipped by tropical storm force winds. Still can't
completely rule out tropical storm force winds edging into Ocean
County if there is a trend westward again, but this is becoming
less likely. The timing of the strongest winds will be during
the day Sunday.

Other hazards: As mentioned below in the marine section, rough
surf and high rip current risk are the primary other impacts for
this event. The tornado threat for this event should be low as
a majority of tornadoes associated with tropical systems are to
the right of the track and we will be staying to the left of the
track of this system (opposite of the conditions on Thursday
with the remnants of Fred).

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
The remnants of Henri could remain nearby to our north through
Monday resulting in continuing showers affecting the area
through this period. However rain rates should become lighter
overnight Sunday night into Monday. Best chances for showers
Monday will be over eastern PA into central and northern NJ.

Henri's remnants should finally pull away Monday night with
showers diminishing.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The initial concern with the long term period will be the
return of hot and humid conditions for the middle of the week
for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and possibly into Friday.
A thermal/lee- side trough is forecast to develop on Tuesday and
remain in place through Thursday. Meanwhile, a mid-level trough
will flatten out Tuesday, with nearly zonal flow across the
area as ridging builds to our south. This will allow thicknesses
to build for the middle to end of the week. Temperatures are
forecast to reach the upper 80s-low 90s for many areas, and with
the humidity, it is possible some areas may approach Heat
Advisory criteria. While organized rainfall and thunderstorms
are not expected, there will be a chance to slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms each day Tuesday through Thursday.

A cold front is forecast to move across the Mid Atlantic region
Friday into Friday night. This is expected to bring a period of
showers and thunderstorms to the area. Friday is expected to be
the last day of the hot and humid conditions for next week, but
may end up being slightly cooler than the middle of the week.

Cooler and less humid conditions are expected on Saturday as
high pressure moves across the New England and the northeast
states then offshore Saturday into Saturday night. There will
remain a chance of showers and thunderstorms however.

&&

.AVIATION /01Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Tonight...Showers and thunderstorm chances will increase
through this evening and overnight due to moisture associated
with Hurricane Henri. The center of the storm will remain well to
our east overnight. However, rainfall associated with the storm
will move across the area. Ceilings will lower to MVFR this
evening and overnight, with IFR ceilings developing for many
areas. Visibility restrictions are also likely due to periods of
moderate to heavy rainfall. Winds will shift to the northeast
this evening, then become northwest overnight with speeds around
5-10 knots, although some areas will become light and variable
at times. Moderate confidence overall.

Sunday...Periods of MVFR or IFR conditions will continue during
the morning hours associated with rain from Hurricane Henri.
Some improvement for southern areas is possible during the
afternoon. Winds shift to west to northwest 5-10 knots, with
stronger winds closer to the New Jersey coast 10-15 knots.
Moderate confidence overall.

Outlook...

Monday-Monday night...Mainly VFR but still a chance for
occasional restrictions due to rain showers especially during
the daytime Monday. West-southwest winds 5 to 10 kt. Moderate
confidence.

Tuesday-Tuesday night...Generally VFR conditions. A chance of
isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms which could
temporarily lead to lower conditions. Localized patchy fog at
night. Winds will vary between southwest to northwest 5-10 knots
during the day, then become light and variable overnight.

Wednesday-Thursday night...Generally VFR conditions. A chance
of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms which could
temporarily lead to lower conditions. Localized patchy fog at
night. Winds will vary between south to southwest 5-10 knots
during the day, then become light and variable overnight.

&&

.MARINE...
Rest of today and tonight...A Tropical Storm Warning is in
effect for the coastal waters east of Monmouth County. A Small
Craft Advisory remains in effect for the rest of the ocean
waters, with conditions forecast to remain below advisory levels
on the Delaware Bay. Northeasterly winds from 10 to 15 knots
and gusts to 20 knots at times will turn northerly and then
northwesterly with gusts to 35 knots through the overnight as
Hurricane Henri moves northward off the coast. Seas from 3 to 5
feet this evening across the ocean waters will build to 6 to 9
feet across the Ocean and Monmouth coastal waters and 6 to 8
feet across the southern ocean waters.

Sunday...A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the
coastal waters of Monmouth County and a Small Craft Advisory
remains in effect for the rest of the ocean waters. Conditions
across the Delaware Bay are forecast to remain below advisory
criteria. Westerly winds from 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35
knots on the Ocean and Monmouth coastal waters and 15 to 20
knots with gusts to 30 knots across the rest of the coastal
waters. Seas will remain elevated from 6 to 9 feet across the
Ocean and Monmouth ocean waters and 4 to 7 feet across the rest
of the ocean waters.

Outlook...

Sunday night...Conditions eventually falling below advisory
criteria as Henri pulls away from the area. Southwest winds from
10 to 15 knots with a few gusts to 20 knots possible. Seas from
3 to 5 feet.

Monday and Monday night...SCA conditions possible with
southwest winds from 10 to 15 knots with seas from 3 to 5 feet.

Tuesday and Tuesday night...Sub-SCA conditions with southwest
winds from 5 to 10 knots with gusts to 15 knots. Seas from 2 to
4 feet.

Wednesday and Wednesday night...Sub-SCA conditions with
southerly winds from 10 to 15 knots. Seas from 2 to 3 feet.

Rip Currents...

Long period southeasterly swells continue to increase on the
coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware as Henri continues its
approach to southern New England. Thus there is a High Risk of
dangerous, life-threatening rip currents on Sunday. Entering
the surf zone is strongly discouraged this weekend.

Medium period southeasterly swells combined with elevated seas
is expected to result in a High Risk of rip currents is expected
again on Monday for much of the New Jersey beaches with a
moderate risk expected for the Delaware Beaches. Conditions
should generally improve into next week as the storm weakens
and moves into the Gulf of Maine.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Heavy rain will be a concern through at least Sunday night due
to the proximity of Henri and a midlevel low. Many risk factors
for heavy rain will exist in our region including precipitable
water values well above normal, slow storm motions, and a deep
warm-cloud layer. Additionally, portions of the region have wet
antecedent conditions from recent heavy rains.

There are generally two phases of the event where the risk of
flooding is elevated. The first is this evening through tomorrow
morning, as several high-resolution simulations have depicted a
quasi-persistent band of precipitation moving into and then
drifting through portions of central/southern New Jersey and
adjacent southeastern Pennsylvania. In a thermodynamic
environment very favorable for efficient rainfall, this is a
worrisome setup, as high rain rates may persist for long periods
at the same locations, leading to excessive rainfall totals
(2-4 inches with locally higher totals) and flash flooding
(potentially significant), especially in urban and other flood-
prone areas. However, model variability is quite high with this
setup, so confidence is low, especially in pinpointing more
exact locations with this elevated flooding threat.

The second phase is centered more in the Sunday afternoon/night
time window, primarily in northern New Jersey and the adjacent
southern Poconos, just after Henri makes landfall and then
meanders in southern New England and vicinity. With a continued
favorable environment for efficient rainfall, widespread
accumulations of 2-4+ inches are possible, leading to some
potential for flash flooding as well as longer-duration
areal/river flooding.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Minor flooding is occurring across much of the Atlantic coastal
areas as of this evening's full moon high tide as Henri
continues to approach the area. We're still not expecting more
than minor flooding. No changes have been made to the Advisory
at this time. Spotty minor flooding is also possible in tidal
portions along the shores of Delaware Bay as well as the tidal
Delaware River, but overall, the threat looks too marginal to
expand the advisory to these areas.

The strongest surge will most closely be associated with the
Sunday morning high tide, but this tide is the lower of the two
daily high tides. As such, not expecting much more than spotty
minor flooding in most areas with this tide, as the surge is
forecast to be fairly low (generally around a foot or so).

Confidence decreases for the Sunday evening/night high tide, as
winds will likely become more offshore for southern portions of
the forecast area (negating the higher of the high tides). For
now, again not expecting much more than spotty minor flooding,
but will continue to analyze the latest model forecasts to
refine forecast tidal levels.

All interests on the Atlantic coast are urged to continue to
monitor the latest forecasts, as enough uncertainty in the track
and intensity of Henri remains to result in substantial
changes.

For the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay, no significant
flooding is expected this weekend.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Flood Watch through Monday morning for PAZ054-055-060>062-070-
     071-101>106.
NJ...Flood Watch through Monday morning for NJZ001-007>010-012>027.
     High Rip Current Risk through Monday evening for NJZ014-
     024>026.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 1 AM EDT Sunday for NJZ012>014-
     020-023-024-026.
     Tropical Storm Warning for NJZ012>014.
DE...Flood Watch through Monday morning for DEZ001.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 1 AM EDT Sunday for DEZ003-004.
     High Rip Current Risk through Sunday evening for DEZ004.
MD...None.
MARINE...Tropical Storm Warning for ANZ450.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT Sunday for ANZ451>455.

&&

Synopsis...Robertson
Near Term...Fitzsimmons/Meola
Short Term...Fitzsimmons
Long Term...Robertson
Aviation...Fitzsimmons/Meola/Robertson
Marine...Davis/Staarmann
Hydrology...WFO PHI
Tides/Coastal Flooding...WFO PHI
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 21, 10:00 PM EST, 2 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

DEZ001-230300-
New Castle-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for New Castle County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ002-230300-
Kent-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.
Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ003-230300-
Inland Sussex-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Sussex County
in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ004-230300-
Delaware Beaches-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Sussex County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ054-230300-
Carbon-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ055-230300-
Monroe-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ060-230300-
Berks-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ061-230300-
Lehigh-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ062-230300-
Northampton-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ070-230300-
Delaware-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ071-230300-
Philadelphia-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ101-230300-
Western Chester-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ102-230300-
Eastern Chester-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ103-230300-
Western Montgomery-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ104-230300-
Eastern Montgomery-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ105-230300-
Upper Bucks-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ106-230300-
Lower Bucks-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ001-230300-
Sussex-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Sussex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ007-230300-
Warren-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Warren County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ008-230300-
Morris-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Morris County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ009-230300-
Hunterdon-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Hunterdon County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ010-230300-
Somerset-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Somerset County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ012-230300-
Middlesex-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middlesex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ013-230300-
Western Monmouth-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ014-230300-
Eastern Monmouth-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ015-230300-
Mercer-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Mercer County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ016-230300-
Salem-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Salem County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ017-230300-
Gloucester-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Gloucester County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ018-230300-
Camden-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Camden County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ019-230300-
Northwestern Burlington-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ020-230300-
Ocean-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ021-230300-
Cumberland-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cumberland County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ022-230300-
Atlantic-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ023-230300-
Cape May-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cape May County excluding the
Atlantic coast in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ024-230300-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Cape May County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ025-230300-
Coastal Atlantic-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ026-230300-
Coastal Ocean-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Rip Current Risk Statement.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ027-230300-
Southeastern Burlington-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ012-230300-
Kent MD-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ015-230300-
Queen Annes-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Queen Annes County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ019-230300-
Talbot-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ020-230300-
Caroline-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Caroline County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Several instances of flooding are possible, especially in urban and
poor-drainage areas and near vulnerable small creeks and streams.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ430-230300-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ431-230300-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ450-230300-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Monmouth County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ451-230300-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Ocean County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and very rough seas are forecast.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Gale-force winds and very rough seas are forecast on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ452-230300-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Atlantic County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Gale-force winds and very rough seas are forecast.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ453-230300-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Cape May County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ454-230300-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ455-230300-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
1100 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Sussex County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 21, 8:15 PM EST, 3 hours 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
915 PM EDT SAT AUG 21 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0840 PM     COASTAL FLOOD    SEA ISLE CITY           39.16N 74.69W
08/21/2021                   CAPE MAY           NJ   TRAINED SPOTTER

            SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO OF STREET FLOODING FROM
            COASTAL FLOOD INUNDATION AT 33RD STREET AND
            LANDIS AVENUE. MULTIPLE STREETS BEGINNING TO
            EXPERIENCE MINOR FLOODING.

&&

STAARMANN

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 102 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 05:01 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

31 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Morris

When
August 22, 12:00 AM EST to 1:30 AM EST
Where
Morris County, 1.15 mi NNE of Parsippany to 0.63 mi NNE of Parsippany
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.865, -74.411

US Route 46 was closed in Parsippany-Troy Hills due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Ocean

When
August 22, 1:30 AM EST to 5:00 AM EST
Where
Ocean County, 0.7 mi SSW of Surf City to 1.14 mi NNW of Harvey Cedars
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
39.661, -74.177

Widespread street flooding on Long Beach Island from Harvey Cedars to Surf City. Sections of Long Beach Boulevard were closed.

Flash Flood, Monmouth

When
August 22, 1:40 AM EST to 3:00 AM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 0.29 mi NNE of Navesink to 0.81 mi NE of Navesink
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.404, -74.028

NJ Route 36 was closed in part of Middletown Township and Highlands due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Somerset

When
August 22, 1:50 AM EST to 3:00 AM EST
Where
Somerset County, 2.33 mi ENE of Green Brook to 1.46 mi ENE of Green Brook
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.631, -74.428

US Route 22 in North Plainfield was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Ocean

When
August 22, 2:00 AM EST to 5:00 AM EST
Where
Ocean County, 2.56 mi NNW of Manahawkin Arpt to 2.47 mi NNW of Manahawkin Arpt
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
39.735, -74.296

Two vehicles were trapped in flood waters near the intersection of Leeward Road and Breakers Drive in Stafford Township, requiring water rescues.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 2:30 AM EST to 8:30 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 0.75 mi SSE of East Brunswick to 0.7 mi S of East Brunswick
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.441, -74.392

NJ Route 18 was closed at Cranbury Road in East Brunswick Township due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 2:30 AM EST to 5:30 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 1.18 mi S of Edison to 1.19 mi S of Edison
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.503, -74.396

US Route 1 in Edison Township was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 2:30 AM EST to 5:30 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 1.1 mi ENE of Sayreville Jct to 0.96 mi NE of Sayreville Jct
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.474, -74.300

Flash flooding occurred on the Garden State Parkway southbound, north of Interchange 123 in Sayreville.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 2:30 AM EST to 8:30 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 0.53 mi E of East Brunswick to 0.53 mi NW of Gillespie
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.451, -74.390

Numerous roads were closed and vehicles were stuck in the flood waters in South River.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 3:00 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 0.44 mi W of Spotswood to 0.98 mi NNE of Outcalt
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.400, -74.408

Widespread and significant flash flooding occurred in Spotswood. Many roads were closed including Old Stage Road at Summerhill Road.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 3:00 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 0.75 mi WSW of Jamesburg to 0.33 mi W of Jamesburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.344, -74.442

Widespread and significant flash flooding occurred in Jamesburg. Homes and businesses were severely damaged by the flood waters. Many roads were inundated and numerous water rescues took place. Some of the worst of the flooding occurred along Forsgate Drive in the area of Railroad Avenue. Homes near Manalapan Brook were evacuated.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 3:00 AM EST to 6:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 0.79 mi WNW of Milltown to 0.34 mi NW of Milltown
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.454, -74.444

Widespread and significant flash flooding occurred in Milltown. Numerous roads were closed. Vehicles were submerged in the flood waters. A business and several houses were damaged.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 3:00 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 0.15 mi N of Helmetta to 0.39 mi WSW of Outcalt
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.372, -74.430

Widespread and significant flash flooding occurred in Helmetta. Many residents were evacuated from their homes by boat. Numerous roads in the town were inundated.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 3:00 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 1.28 mi W of Prospect Plains to 1.43 mi SSE of Cranbury
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.321, -74.494

Widespread and significant flash flooding occurred in Cranbury Township. Numerous roadways were inundated and there were several water rescues. Brainerd Lake overflowed its banks, closing Main Street. A water rescue took place on Old Trenton Road.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 3:00 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 1.79 mi N of Prospect Plains to 3.97 mi S of Jamesburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.346, -74.472

Widespread and significant flash flooding occurred in Monroe Township. About 95 houses in the Rossmoor development were impacted by the flood waters, with many of the structures sustaining quite a bit of damage. Numerous roads in the township were closed and many vehicles were stranded in the flood waters. A section of NJ Route 33 to the east of Applegarth Road was closed.

Flash Flood, Monmouth

When
August 22, 3:00 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Monmouth County, 1.63 mi WSW of Englishtown Arpt to 0.58 mi WNW of Englishtown
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
40.325, -74.380

Widespread and significant flash flooding occurred in Manalapan Township and in Englishtown. Numerous roads in Manalapan Township were closed including Spotswood-Englishtown Road, Wilson Avenue, Sobechko Road, Union Hill Road and Conmack Lane. Main Street in Englishtown was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Somerset

When
August 22, 3:00 AM EST to 6:00 AM EST
Where
Somerset County, 1.12 mi W of Clyde to 1 mi W of Clyde
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.478, -74.541

South Middlebush Road was closed at Blackwells Mills Road in Franklin Township due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Mercer

When
August 22, 3:00 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Mercer County, 2.37 mi E of Edinburg to 0.19 mi NW of East Windsor
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.268, -74.575

Widespread and significant flash flooding occurred in East Windsor Township and in Hightstown. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Water rescues took place along Hankins Road near Woodland Drive, and at the intersection of Mercer Street and Airport Road in East Windsor Township. US Route 130 was closed to the south of Princeton-Hightstown Road in East Windsor Township. Franklin Street was closed to the east of North Main Street in Hightstown.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 3:15 AM EST to 6:30 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 1.51 mi SSE of New Brunswick to 2.73 mi WNW of North Brunswick
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
40.479, -74.474

Jersey Avenue in New Brunswick and North Brunswick Township was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 3:15 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 0.93 mi NE of Deans to 1.18 mi NNW of Monmouth Jct
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.411, -74.509

Widespread flash flooding occurred in South Brunswick Township. US Route 130 was closed between Georges Road and Deans Rhode Hall Road. A water rescue took place on Ridge Road. US Route 1 was closed at Raymond Road. Herrod Boulevard was closed with vehicles stranded in the flood waters, requiring several water rescues.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 3:30 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 2.38 mi ENE of Plainsboro to 1.8 mi E of Plainsboro
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.344, -74.558

A vehicle was trapped in flood waters on Woodland Drive in Plainsboro Township, requiring a water rescue. Another water rescue took place on Dey Road. Plainsboro Pond overflowed, closing Maple Avenue.

Flash Flood, Mercer

When
August 22, 3:30 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Mercer County, 1.58 mi NNW of Windsor to 1.12 mi N of Windsor
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.240, -74.584

US Route 130 was closed at Church Street in Robbinsville Township due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Hunterdon

When
August 22, 3:45 AM EST to 5:30 AM EST
Where
Hunterdon County, 0.43 mi NNE of Flemington to 0.28 mi SSE of Flemington Jct
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
40.506, -74.848

US Route 202 in Raritan Township was under water.

Flash Flood, Hunterdon

When
August 22, 4:10 AM EST to 6:45 AM EST
Where
Hunterdon County, 0.59 mi SSW of Reaville to 0.31 mi SE of Copper Hill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
40.473, -74.826

Flooding occurred along the Neshanic River in Raritan Township.

Flash Flood, Mercer

When
August 22, 4:15 AM EST to 8:00 AM EST
Where
Mercer County, 2.17 mi NNE of Mercerville to 1.89 mi NNE of Mercerville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
40.260, -74.666

A water rescue took place on Paxson Avenue in Hamilton Township.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
August 22, 5:15 AM EST to 9:30 AM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 1.22 mi NE of North Brunswick to 1.63 mi SE of Highland Park
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
40.483, -74.414

Minor flooding occurred along Lawrence Brook on the border between New Brunswick and East Brunswick.

Flash Flood, Somerset

When
August 22, 5:15 AM EST to 6:30 AM EST
Where
Somerset County, 0.79 mi SSE of Rocky Hill to 0.04 mi S of Rocky Hill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.389, -74.627

Flooding resulted in road closures near the Millstone River in Rocky Hill and Montgomery Township.

Flash Flood, Mercer

When
August 22, 5:15 AM EST to 8:00 AM EST
Where
Mercer County, 0.52 mi W of Grovers Mills to 0.36 mi S of Princeton Jct
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.321, -74.610

The Millstone River overflowed its banks in West Windsor Township, inundating several roads. Grovers Mill Pond overflowed its banks in West Windsor Township, flooding several roads and damaging nearby buildings.

Flash Flood, Warren

When
August 22, 5:30 AM EST to 6:00 AM EST
Where
Warren County, 0.6 mi N of Bloomsbury to 0.65 mi N of Bloomsbury
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
40.659, -75.081

The Musconetcong River overflowed its banks, flooding a section of NJ Route 173 in Greenwich Township.

Flash Flood, Somerset

When
August 22, 6:15 AM EST to 6:45 AM EST
Where
Somerset County, 1.67 mi WNW of Blawenburg to 1.57 mi WNW of Blawenburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.430, -74.729

Rock Brook overflowed its banks in Montgomery Township, resulting in the closure of Hollow Road to the north of Grandview Road.

Flash Flood, Mercer

When
August 22, 6:15 AM EST to 8:00 AM EST
Where
Mercer County, 0.82 mi W of Trenton to 0.5 mi SW of Trenton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.218, -74.765

Water rescues took place on South Broad Street and on Mercer Street in Trenton.

What these are

Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 971661, 971785, 971664, 971795, 971786, 971665, 971666, 971674, 971686, 971668, 971670, 971678, 971682, 971683, 971690, 971780, 971798, 971809, 971667, 971672, 971684, 971840, 971796, 971803, 971806, 971784, 971799, 971831, 972069, 971800, 971836.