The combination of thunderstorms with heavy rain and recent wet weather conditions produced some flash flooding across the state from mid afternoon into early evening on the 31st.

Flash Flood in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm with heavy downpours caused small stream flooding as well as roadway flooding in and around Stratford Borough. The heavily traveled White Horse Pike (U.S. Route 30) was closed after up to two feet of water accumulated on it. Flooding occurred along the South Branch of the Cooper River. In Haddonfield, flooding caused damage to books within the Haddonfield Public Library. About 360 books were damaged beyond repair in the children's library. The library's carpeting was also damaged.

Flash Flood in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-09 14:15:00 to 31-JUL-09 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALPHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused poor drainage flooding and flooding of smaller streams in extreme southern Warren County in sections of Phillipsburg, Alpha and Pohatcong Township. Flooding was also reported on Interstate 78 in Phillipsburg. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 2 and 2.5 inches.

Flash Flood in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-09 16:15:00 to 31-JUL-09 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm with torrential downpours caused flash flooding of roadways within Pennsauken Township. A Skywarn spotter measured 3.25 inches of rain within 24 minutes.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-09 17:30:00 to 31-JUL-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH TOMS RIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding occurred around the Widing River in Toms River (Dover Township). Some motorists were rescued from trapped vehicles on New Jersey State Route 37 near Hospital Drive.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-09 17:30:00 to 31-JUL-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding within Long Branch. A few motorists were rescued from trapped vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-09 17:30:00 to 31-JUL-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PT PLEASANT BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding in and around the Point Pleasant Canal in Point Pleasant. Both New Jersey State Routes 35 and 88 were flooded.

Flash Flood in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOUCESTER CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flash flooding within Gloucester City. Sections of Broadway at both ends of the city were flooded as were homes along King Street. Jersey Avenue and U.S. Route 130 were also flooded. Several vehicles were stranded in the flood waters. Doppler Radar storm total estimates averaged around 1.5 inches, most of which fell within an hour.