Thunderstorms with very heavy downpours produced flash flooding in parts of central New Jersey during the afternoon and evening of the 14th.  Runoff flooding occurred overnight in Ocean County. There were two corridors of very heavy rain: one from far western Burlington County northeast through eastern Middlesex and western Monmouth Counties and a second across northeast Ocean County and southeast Monmouth County. In the former Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached 4 inches, while in the latter Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached as high as 6 inches.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-14 16:05:00 to 14-JUL-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused widespread street flooding with several impassable roadways within the township.  Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached 6 inches in the township and in nearby Howell (Monmouth County), 5.91 inches of rain fell.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-14 16:10:00 to 14-JUL-14 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LARRABEES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused poor drainage and small creek flash flooding in southeastern Monmouth County in Wall and Howell Townships. New Jersey State Route 35 was flooded in Wall Township between New Jersey State 138 and the Shark River Bridge. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached 6 inches and 5.91 inches of rain was measured in Howell.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-14 20:00:00 to 14-JUL-14 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPELAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused poor drainage flash flooding within Perth Amboy. Market Street, Maple Street, Fayette Street and New Brunswick Avenue were all flooded and closed. Residents were using kayaks and at least one vehicle was stranded in flood waters. The flash flooding forced the suspension of New Jersey Transit Service between Woodbridge and South Amboy. Event precipitation totals in Middlesex County included 3.13 inches in Matawan, 3.11 inches in New Brunswick, 2.98 inches in East Brunswick and 2.92 inches in Old Bridge.

Flash Flood in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-14 19:45:00 to 14-JUL-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BORDENTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused the closure of Interstate 295 in Bordentown Township near Blacks Creek.  Event precipitation total included 2.62 inches in Burlington Township.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-14 19:00:00 to 14-JUL-14 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEASBEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused poor drainage flash flooding within Metuchen. Main Street was under three feet of water, near the Amtrak tracks. Event precipitation totals in Middlesex County included 3.13 inches in Matawan, 3.11 inches in New Brunswick, 2.98 inches in East Brunswick and 2.92 inches in Old Bridge.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-14 19:43:00 to 14-JUL-14 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYREVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused poor drainage flash flooding within Sayreville. Motorists were stranded in high water. Event precipitation totals in Middlesex County included 3.13 inches in Matawan, 3.11 inches in New Brunswick, 2.98 inches in East Brunswick and 2.92 inches in Old Bridge.

Flash Flood in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-14 19:46:00 to 14-JUL-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSSWICKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused the evacuation of residents along Ellisdale Road near the Crosswicks Creek in Chesterfield Township. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 2.5 and 3.0 inches in the area. Event precipitation totals included 2.62 inches in Burlington Township.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-14 19:45:00 to 14-JUL-14 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused poor drainage and small creek flash flooding in Hazlet near its border with Keyport. New Jersey State Route 36 and Florence Avenue near the Chingarora Creek were flooded and closed.  Event precipitation totals included 3.62 in Millstone Township, 3.42 inches in Holmdel, 3.30 inches in Middletown and 3.13 inches in Matawan.

Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-14 02:05:00 to 15-JUL-14 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAURELTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The runoff from the thunderstorms with very heavy rain caused minor flooding along the North Branch of the Metedeconk River during the early morning of the 15th. The North Branch of the Metedeconk River near Lakewood was above its 8 foot flood stage from 305 a.m. EDT through 645 a.m. EDT on the 15th. It crested at 8.08 feet at 415 a.m. EDT. Event precipitation totals included 3.42 inches in Jackson Township and 2.95 inches in Brick Township.

Flash Flood in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-14 19:50:00 to 14-JUL-14 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINGSWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused creek and poor drainage flash flooding in Pennsauken in and around the Airport Circle and the Cooper River. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached between 2.0 and 2.5 inches in the township.