A slow moving low pressure system that moved from the Gulf of Mexico caused heavy rain to fall during about an eight to twelve hour period on the 8th in New Jersey. Storm totals averaged between 2 and 3 inches. The heavy rain caused urban and poor drainage flooding. The flooding was exacerbated by fallen leaves that clogged catch basins. The heavy rain also caused flooding along some of the creeks and rivers in central and northern New Jersey. Rain began falling during the evening on the 7th in southern New Jersey and spread into northern New Jersey by shortly after Midnight EST on the 8th. The rain fell heavy at times from about 3 a.m. EST through 3 p.m. EST in the southern part of the state and from about 8 a.m. EST through 4 p.m. EST in the northern part of the state. The rain ended from south to north during the evening of the 8th.

The heavy rain was caused by a low pressure system which formed in the Gulf of Mexico on the 6th and merged with an approaching cold front on the morning of the 7th. It then moved slowly northeast. The low pressure system reached Savannah, Georgia at 7 p.m. EST on the 7th, Elizabeth City, North Carolina at 7 a.m. EST on the 8th, was about 100 miles east of Atlantic City, New Jersey at 7 p.m. EST on the 8th and in the Gulf of Maine at 7 a.m. EST on the 9th.

Flood in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 12:55:00 to 10-NOV-06 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLE MEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Somerset County bore the brunt of the flooding from the heavy rain in north central New Jersey as many creeks and rivers flooded. In Montgomery Township, a 49-year-old male drove around barricades on County Route 533 and had to be rescued from his stalled vehicle. It was inundated by the Benden Brook.  Roads were closed in Franklin Township (3 roads), Branchburg Township (3 roads), Bridgewater Township (2 roads) and Hillsborough Township (5 roads). Many of the closures were near the Neshanic Creek, the Millstone River and the Raritan River. Even though it was open, traveling was difficult on Interstate 287 in Bernards and Franklin Townships.
The North Branch of the Raritan River at North Branch was above its 12.3 foot flood stage from 527 p.m. EST through 1007 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 12,66 feet at 745 p.m. EST. Farther downstream, the North Branch of the Raritan River at South Branch was above its 7 foot flood stage from 1255 p.m. EST on the 8th through 635 a.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at 945 p.m. EST on the 8th. The main stem of the Raritan River at Manville was above its 14 foot flood stage from 1053 p.m. EST on the 8th through 911 a.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at 15.42 feet at 345 a.m. EST on the 9th. Farther downstream the Raritan River at Bound Brook was above its 28 foot flood stage from 1222 a.m. EST through 1201 p.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at 29.42 feet at 455 a.m. EST. The Millstone River at Griggstown was above its 10 foot flood stage from 1256 p.m. EST on the 8th through 622 p.m. EST on the 10th. It crested at 14.92 feet ay 3 a.m. EST on the 9th. Farther downstream, the Millstone River at Blackwells Mills was above its 9 foot flood stage from 110 a.m. EST on the 9th through 245 a.m. EST on the 10th. It crested at 10.76 feet at 214 p.m. EST on the 9th. The Green Brook at Plainfield (North Plainfield border) was above its 8 foot flood stage from 155 p.m. EST through 455 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 8.29 feet at 330 p.m. EST. Pike Run at Belle Mead was above its 7 foot flood stage from 1214 p.m. EST through 632 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 8.69 feet at 315 p.m. EST.
Storm totals included 2.99 inches in Basking Ridge, 2.90 inches in Watchung, 2.80 inches in Bound Brook, 2.68 inches in Martinsville, 2.50 inches in North Plainfield, 2.41 inches in Somerville and 2.08 inches in Belle Mead.

Heavy Rain in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 03:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIX PTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm totals from the heavy rain in Salem County included 2.32 inches in Pittsgrove.

Flood in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 12:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Heavy rain caused flooding along Parkers Creek in Mount Laurel. Union Mill Road was closed. Storm totals included 3.47 inches in Wrightstown, 2.86 inches in Willingboro, 2.54 inches in Medford, 2.51 inches in Chatsworth, 2.47 inches in Mount Laurel, 2.38 inches in Burlington Township and 1.94 inches in Southampton.

Heavy Rain in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 03:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEPLAIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm totals from the heavy rain in Cape May County included 1.93 inches in Woodbine.

Heavy Rain in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 03:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm totals from the heavy rain in Cumberland County included 2.74 inches in Upper Deerfield Township, 2.15 inches at the Seabrook Farms and 1.99 inches in Millville.

Heavy Rain in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 08:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTAGUE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm totals from the heavy rain in Sussex County included 2.38 inches in Hopatcong, 2.24 inches in Andover and 1.87 inches in Sussex.

Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 09-NOV-06 00:27:00 to 09-NOV-06 06:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SQUANKUM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The heavy rain forced the closure of New Jersey State Route 35 in Aberdeen. Run-off from the heavy rain led to flooding along the Manasquan River on the 9th. The Manasquan River at Squankum was above its 7.5 foot flood stage from 1227 a.m. EST through 642 a.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at 7.68 feet at 530 a.m. EST. Storm totals included 2.44 inches in Keansburg, 2.00 inches in Oceanport, 1.64 inches in Belmar and 1.56 inches  in Cream Ridge.

Heavy Rain in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 03:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLONIAL MANOR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm totals from the heavy rain in Gloucester County included 2.21 inches in West Deptford.

Flood in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 11:18:00 to 09-NOV-06 01:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 17-year-old passenger in a pickup truck clung to a tree limb for over
one hour in the flooded Stony Creek in Hopewell Township. The 18-year-
old driver of the vehicle drove his pickup truck around barricades on
Old Mill Road. The vehicle almost became totally submerged. The driver
escaped, but the passenger became stuck in the creek. A police officer
that tried to rescue him also became stuck on the tree limb. They were
both rescued by firefighters in a boat. New Federal City Road was also
flooded and closed in the township. Roads were also closed in
Princeton, Hamilton and Trenton. Princeton Park was also flooded.
The Assunpink Creek at Trenton was above its 7 foot flood stage from
1118 a.m. EST on the 8th through 120 a.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at
8.86 feet at 530 p.m. EST on the 8th. Storm totals included 4.15 inches
in Lawrence Township, 3.81 inches in Princeton, 3.20 inches in Windsor
and 2.77 inches at Mercer County Airport.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 08:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTHONY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The heavy rain forced the closure of U.S. Route 22 in Readington Township. Storm totals included 3.08 inches in Wertsville, 2.85 inches in Califon, 2.84 inches in Stockton, 2.59 inches in Tewksbury, 2.50 inches in Annandale and 2.20 inches in Ringoes.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 08:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN GROVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm totals from the heavy rain in Warren County included 2.33 inches in Stewartsville, 2.27 inches in Bloomsbury and 2.25 inches in Hackettstown.

Flood in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 12:14:00 to 08-NOV-06 19:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: HADDONFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Cooper River at Haddonfield was above its 2.8 foot flood stage from 1214 p.m. EST through 731 p.m. EST on the 8th. It crested at 2.98 feet at 315 p.m. EST. Tidal sections of the Cooper River also flooded in Camden. Storm totals included 2.52 inches in Somerdale, 2.44 inches in Pennsauken and 1.70 inches in Blue Anchor.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 08:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINSBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

In Woodbridge, a 44-year-old man was rescued from his stranded vehicle at the Leesville Avenue Railroad underpass. In Carteret, basements were flooded on four blocks and three roads were closed. Roadway flooding was described as serious in Plainsboro and South Brunswick. Roads were closed in East Brunswick, Milltown and Middlesex. U.S. Routes 1 and 9 were closed in Woodbridge. Storm totals included 3.30 inches in Iselin, 2.80 inches in Middlesex and 2.33 inches in Deans.

Heavy Rain in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 03:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUENA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm totals from the heavy rain in Atlantic County included 2.46 inches in Estell Manor, 2.40 inches in Hammonton, 2.17 inches at the Atlantic City International Airport and 2.12 inches in Absecon.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 08-NOV-06 04:00:00 to 08-NOV-06 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHERS CORNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Storm totals from the heavy rain in Ocean County included 2.73 inches in Jackson, 2.30 inches in Point Pleasant and 1.42 inches at Barnegat Light.

Flood in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 09-NOV-06 03:45:00 to 12-NOV-06 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The run-off from the heavy rain led to river flooding in Morris County
from the 9th through the 12th. The Rockaway River below the Boonton
Reservoir was above its 5 foot flood stage from 345 a.m. EST through 5
p.m. EST on the 9th. It crested at 5.17 feet at 745 a.m. EST. The
Passaic River at Pine Brook was above its 19 foot flood stage from 11
p.m. EST on the 9th through 645 a.m. EST on the 12th. It crested at
19.68 feet at 516 p.m. EST on the 11th. Storm totals included 2.85
inches in Butler, 2.83 inches at the Boonton Reservoir and 2.67 inches
in Chatham.