A complex of showers and thunderstorms produced both wind damage and flash flooding in central and southwest New Jersey on the 13th. Doppler Radar storm total estimates averaged 2.5 to 5.0 inches. In addition to widespread poor drainage flooding, flooding also affected the Raccoon Creek in Gloucester County, the Cooper River in Camden County and the Great Egg River in Atlantic County. The flooding caused the suspension of Amtrak Northeast Corridor train service and sixty minute delays on the North Jersey Coastal Commuter Rail Service on the 13th. There was system-wide cross honoring of commuter tickets. Sections of major roadways that were flooded and closed included Interstate 76 and New Jersey State Routes 35, 42 and 55. Numerous vehicles were trapped in flood waters and rescues were performed. But, no serious injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 07:30:00 to 13-AUG-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEDRICKTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding of many roadways and streams in Salem County on the morning of the 13th.  Many roadways were closed and these included Broadway in Salem City and U.S. Route 40 in Pilesgrove and Pennsville Townships. A motorist was rescued from the U.S. Route 40 extension in Pennsville. Pittsgrove Township expected runoff problems to affect the municipality into the 14th.  Event precipitation totals included 3.75 inches in Upper Pittsgrove and 3.17 inches in Woodstown.

Flash Flood in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 08:10:00 to 13-AUG-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding of numerous roadways and creeks, especially in central and western Gloucester County.  Vehicles became trapped in flood waters and rescues were performed. Roadway closures included New Jersey State Route 55 and Delsea Drive in Deptford, Kings Highway in Woodbury, New Jersey State Route 44 in Paulsboro, Kings Highway in West Deptford, Main Street in Glassboro and New Jersey State Route 42 in Monroe Township. The Mantua Creek at Pitman was above its 5 foot flood stage from 1050 a..m. EDT through 338 p.m. EDT on the 13th. It crested at 5.80 feet at 1215 p.m. EDT.  The Raccoon Creek also flooded and crested at 14.69 feet at 2 p.m. EDT on the 13th. Event precipitation totals included 4.50 inches in Washington Township, 4.28 inches in Monroe Township, 4.14 inches in Clayton, 3.80 inches in Glassboro and 3.19 inches in Pitman.

Flood in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 13:00:00 to 13-AUG-13 23:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULLICA HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The runoff from the heavy rain that fell during the morning of the 13th caused the Raccoon Creek to flood into the night of the 13th. The Raccoon Creek at Swedesboro was above its 13 foot flood stage from 1136 a..m. EDT on the 13th through 1238 a.m. EDT on the 14th. It crested at 14.69 feet at 2 p.m. EDT on the 13th. Flooding also continued along the Mantua Creek into the afternoon of the 13th. The Mantua Creek at Pitman was above its 5 foot flood stage from 1050 a..m. EDT through 338 p.m. EDT on the 13th. It crested at 5.80 feet at 1215 p.m. EDT.  Event precipitation totals included 4.50 inches in Washington Township, 4.28 inches in Monroe Township, 4.14 inches in Clayton, 3.80 inches in Glassboro and 3.19 inches in Pitman.

Flood in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 13:15:00 to 13-AUG-13 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HADDONFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from the heavy rain on the morning of the 13th caused flooding along the Cooper River to persist into the early evening. The Cooper River at Haddonfield was above its 2.8 foot flood stage from 1103 a.m. EDT through 645 p.m. EDT on the 13th. It crested at 3.39 feet at 215 p.m. EDT.  Event precipitation totals included 4.68 inches in Winslow Township, 3.80 inches in Berlin Township, 2.94 inches in Lindenwold and 2.01 inches in Camden.

Flood in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 15-AUG-13 11:07:00 to 15-AUG-13 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOLSOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The runoff from the heavy rain that fell on the 13th led to minor flooding along the Great Egg River. The Great Egg River at Folsom was above its 6 foot flood stage from 1207 p.m. EDT through 1145 p.m. EDT on the 15th. It crested at 6.09 feet at 445 p.m. EDT.  Event precipitation totals included 2.86 inches in Hammonton.

Flash Flood in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 08:15:00 to 13-AUG-13 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding of numerous roadways and creeks, especially in central and western Camden County. Many vehicles became trapped in flood waters. Flooding also occurred along the Cooper River. Flooding forced the closure of Interstate 76 in Gloucester City, New Jersey State Route 42 near Interstate 295 and New Jersey State Route 70 in Cherry Hill. In Lindenwold, one vehicle was totally submerged in flood waters on the South White Horse Pike. Event precipitation totals included 4.68 inches in Winslow Township, 3.80 inches in Berlin Township, 2.94 inches in Lindenwold and 2.01 inches in Camden.

Flash Flood in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 09:00:00 to 13-AUG-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding of roadways and creeks, especially across the central third of Burlington County. In Evesham Township, a school bus became stuck in flood waters on Erindale Drive. Thirty-one children were rescued. Also within the township, a motorist was rescued from flood waters on New Jersey State Route 70 near Cropwell Road. Flooded and closed roadways also included Marlton Parkway in Evesham and Hartford Road in Medford. The flooding also affected the primary election as voting booths had to be moved after flooding occurred at some polling places. Event precipitation totals included 2.64 inches in Medford Township, 2.53 inches in Southampton Township, 2.35 inches in Pemberton Township and 2.30 inches in Tabernacle Township.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 09:52:00 to 13-AUG-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIP BOTTOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding on Long Beach Island from Surf City south through Beach Haven. Some poor drainage flooding also occurred in Point Pleasant and Little Egg Harbor Township. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached 2 to 3 inches.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 09:30:00 to 13-AUG-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused flash flooding of roadways and creeks, especially in the eastern half of Monmouth County.  Sections of New Jersey State Routes 35 and 71 were flooded and closed.  Roadway closures occurred in Ocean Township, Long Branch, Manasquan, Deal, Wall and Neptune. Several dozen vehicles became struck in flood waters. In Long Branch, a mother and her nine-month-old son were rescued from a vehicle on Long Branch Avenue. Three other roadways were flooded. In Ocean Township, secondary roadways took a big flooding hit. In Manasquan, basement flooding occurred along Marcellus Avenue. Event precipitation totals included 4.11 inches in Ocean Township, 2.85 inches in Fair Haven, 2.68 inches in Red Bank, 2.57 inches in Rumson and 2.16 inches in Long Branch.