Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Hanna caused widespread heavy rain and poor drainage flooding, especially in the northern part of New Jersey. The runoff also caused some isolated flooding along some of the smaller streams and creeks in the area. Rain moved into the region around noon EDT, fell heavy at times during the late afternoon and early evening and ended during the late evening. Storm totals ranged from around 2 to around 5 inches with the highest amounts in northern New Jersey.

Heavy Rain in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 13:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Event precipitation totals included 3.64 inches in Pennington, 3.02 inches in Trenton, 2.94 inches in Ewing and 2.67 inches in Lawrence.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 15:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTHONY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Event precipitation totals included 3.67 inches in Franklin, 3.53 inches in Califon, 3.45 inches in Flemington, 3.38 inches in Annandale and 2.99 inches in Pittstown.

Flood in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 17:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The heavy rain caused flooding along Interstate 78 near Alpha Borough and the Pohatcong Township and Greenwich Township border. The eastbound lanes were closed during the evening and traffic was diverted onto County Route 173. Event precipitation totals included 3.40 inches in Hope, 2.44 inches in Stewartsville, 2.39 inches in Hackettstown and 2.03 inches in Blairstown.

Heavy Rain in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 15:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKILLMAN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Event precipitation totals included 4.59 inches in Basking Ridge, 4.40 inches in Bridgewater, 4.33 inches in Hillsborough and 3.78 inches in Somerville.

Heavy Rain in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 13:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINOTOLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Event precipitation totals included 3.90 inches in Absecon, 3.31 inches in Margate, 2.89 inches at the Atlantic City International Airport and 1.69 inches in Folsom.

Heavy Rain in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 12:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINSLOW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Event precipitation totals included 2.91 inches in Pennsauken, 2.26 inches in Somerdale and 1.96 inches in Sicklerville.

Heavy Rain in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 12:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERGA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Event precipitation totals included 2.45 inches in West Deptford and 2.30 inches in Mantua.

Heavy Rain in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 12:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CINNAMINSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Some roadway lane closures occurred in Pemberton Township because of the heavy rain. Event precipitation totals included 2.25 inches in Willingboro, 2.18 inches in Mount Holly, 1.98 inches in Wrightstown and 1.76 inches in Burlington.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 16:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISELIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain led to flooding and the closure of several major roads in Middlesex County. In New Brusnwick and East Brunswick, Ryders Lane was closed. The northbound lanes of New Jersey State Route 18 were closed in New Brunswick. In Woodbridge, U.S. Route 9, New Jersey State Route 27 and Leesville Avenue were all closed into the evening. Event precipitation totals included 5.00 inches in East Brunswick, 4.80 inches in Metuchen, 4.50 inches in Old Bridge and 4.09 inches in New Brunswick.

Heavy Rain in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 15:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTAGUE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Event precipitation totals included 4.44 inches in Sussex, 3.98 inches in Hardyston, 2.85 inches in Newton and 2.35 inches in Wantage.

Flash Flood in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 17:45:00 to 06-SEP-08 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The heavy rain that fell during the early evening of the 6th led to flash flooding in and around Palmyra. The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Toll Plaza was flooded and all eastbound traffic into New Jersey was halted for about 45 minutes until the water receded. Two other roadways in Palmyra were also closed. Doppler Radar adjusted storm total amounts exceeded three inches in the borough.

Flood in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 17:14:00 to 06-SEP-08 21:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from the heavy rain caused flooding along the Whippany Creek within Morristown. The Whippany fire house on New Jersey State Route 10 was sandbagged to prevent flooding from the creek from reaching it in Hanover Township. Flooding was also reported along a small tributary to the creek along Horsehill Road in Hanover Township. The Whippany Creek in Morristown was above its 6 foot flood stage from 614 p.m. EDT through 1022 p.m. EDT on the 6th. It crested at 6.38 feet at 8 p.m. EDT. Precipitation storm totals in Morris County included 6.00 in Morris Plains, 4.72 inches in Parsippany, 4.59 inches in Randolph, 3.84 inches in Roxbury and 3.70 inches in Boonton.

Heavy Rain in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 12:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMERSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy Rain in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 13:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOW CREEK LNDG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Event storm totals included 2.55 inches in Millville and 1.94 inches in Bridgeton.

Heavy Rain in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 13:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE MAY PT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The heavy rain caused roadway flooding in Wildwood. Storm totals included 2.13 inches in Wildwood, 1.90 inches in Woodbine and 1.78 inches in Cape May.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 14:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW EGYPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The heavy rain led to the closure of three roads in Jackson Township. Precipitation event totals included 3.66 inches in Little Egg Harbor, 2.88 inches in Brick, 2.69 inches in Harvey Cedars and 1.96 inches in Toms River.

Heavy Rain in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 06-SEP-08 14:00:00 to 06-SEP-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORNERSTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The combination of the heavy rain and high tide forced the closure of New Jersey State Route 35 in Aberdeen Township by the Matawan River. In Marlboro Township, flooding was reported along Country Route 520 and Crane Road. Event precipitation totals included 2.90 inches in Marlboro, 2.83 inches in Cream Ridge, 2.64 inches in Belmar and 2.21 inches in Holmdel.