Double barrel cold fronts helped trigger a series of showers and thunderstorms across southern New Jersey during the morning of the 15th. Thunderstorms that were accompanied by very heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of Salem, Gloucester, Atlantic and Ocean Counties.  The flash flooding in Gloucester and Salem Counties was exacerbated because of the heavy rain and flooding that occurred just the previous morning. Actual rainfall amounts in these locations were as high as 2 to 4 inches, most of which fell during a three hour period.  The combined heavy rain that fell on both the 14th and 15th along the Cumberland and Salem County border also led to river flooding that lasted into the 18th.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 17:30:00 to 18-JUL-15 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH VINELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from the heavy rain that fell on the mornings of the 14th and 15th caused minor flooding along the Maurice River from the evening of the 15th through the morning of the 18th. The Maurice River at Norma was above its 4 foot flood stage from 630 p.m. EDT on the 15th through 645 a.m. EDT on the 18th. It crested at 4.50 feet at 215 a.m. EDT on the 17th. Two day precipitation totals included 4.46 inches in Upper Deerfield Township.

Flood in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 17:30:00 to 18-JUL-15 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from the heavy rain that fell on the mornings of the 14th and 15th caused minor flooding along the Maurice River from the evening of the 15th through the morning of the 18th. The Maurice River at Norma was above its 4 foot flood stage from 630 p.m. EDT on the 15th through 645 a.m. EDT on the 18th. It crested at 4.50 feet at 215 a.m. EDT on the 17th. Two day event precipitation totals included 3.36 inches in Pittsgrove Township, 2.52 inches in Pennsville Township and 2.36 inches in Woodstown.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 07:00:00 to 15-JUL-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH VINELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with very heavy rain caused poor drainage flash flooding in both Millville and Vineland. In Vineland water 2 to 3 feet deep was reported on roadways. Sections of West Avenue, Plum Street, Chester Avenue and Southwest Boulevard were all flooded and closed.  In Millville, 2nd Street was also flooded. Some roadway flooding was also reported along New Jersey State Route 77 in Upper Deerfield Township. Event precipitation totals included 3.27 inches in Vineland and 2.00 inches in Millville.

Flash Flood in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 05:15:00 to 15-JUL-15 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with very heavy caused small creek and roadway flash flooding in Upper Pittsgrove Township.  This was the second morning in a row that heavy rain fell in Salem County. Roadway flooding was reported along Bridgeton Road in the township. Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached 2.5 to 3.0 inches in the northern part of the county. In Pennsville, 2.10 inches of rain fell.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 17:22:00 to 15-JUL-15 22:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORCHARD CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from the heavy rain that fell on the mornings of the 14th and 15th caused minor flooding along the Cohansey River on the evening of the 15th. The Cohansey River at Seeley (Hopewell Township) was above its 6 foot flood stage from 622 p.m. EDT through 1133 p.m. EDT on the 15th. It crested at 6.13 feet at 830 p.m. EDT. Two day precipitation totals included 4.46 inches in Upper Deerfield Township.

Flash Flood in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 05:40:00 to 15-JUL-15 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JANVIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorms with very heavy caused small creek and roadway flash flooding in Franklin Township.  Sections of Marshall Mill Road and New Jersey State Route 47 were flooded and closed near the Malaga Branch.  Two day event precipitation totals included 4.33 inches in Franklin Township.

Flash Flood in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 06:00:00 to 15-JUL-15 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLS LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorms with very heavy caused small creek and roadway flash flooding in Washignton Township in the Bells Lake drainage basin. Sections of Greentree Road and the Black Horse Pike (New Jersey State Route 42) were flooded and closed.  Doppler Radar storm total estimates reached 2.5 inches in the township.

Flash Flood in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 08:05:00 to 15-JUL-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms with very heavy caused small creek and roadway flash flooding across eastern sections of Atlantic County including parts of Hamilton, Egg Harbor and Galloway Townships, Northfield and Absecon. In Hamilton Township, the Black Horse Pike (U.S. Route 322) was flooded near the Hamilton Mall and Liepzig Avenue. In Northfield, Tilton Road was closed between Hingston and Cresson Roads. In Absecon, widespread occurred along the White Horse Pike (U.S. Route 30). Some vehicles were stuck in the flood waters.  The roadway itself was closed between U.S. Route 9 and County Route 646 (Delilah Road). Shopping center parking lots were turning into lakes. In Galloway Township, the White Horse Pike was also flooded. In Egg Harbor Township, sections of the Black Horse Pike (U.S. Route 322/40) were also flooded.  Elsewhere in the county, some poor drainage flooding also occurred.  Event precipitation totals included 3.85 inches in Galloway Township, 3.02 inches at the Atlantic City International Airport, 2.96 inches in Folsom and 2.20 inches in Hammonton.

Flash Flood in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 08:10:00 to 15-JUL-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIGANTINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms with very heavy also caused flash flooding on the barrier islands in Atlantic County. Roadways were closed with vehicles trapped in flash flood waters in Brigantine, Margate and Atlantic City.  In Atlantic City, roadways had up to two feet of water on them and many parking lots were flooded. In Margate City, Ventnor Avenue was flooded and closed. Event precipitation totals included 2.63 inches at the Marina within Atlantic City.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 08:10:00 to 15-JUL-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEACH HAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms with very heavy also caused flash flooding on the barrier island in  Ocean County. Flash flooding and road closures were reported on Long Beach Island in Long Beach Township and Beach Haven. In Long Beach Township, Long Beach Boulevard was flooded and closed in sections. In Beach Haven, flood waters on Bay Avenue forced detours. Event precipitation totals included 3.32 inches in Beach Haven.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 15-JUL-15 08:05:00 to 15-JUL-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TUCKERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorms with very heavy caused flash flooding in the Mystics Island section of Little Egg Harbor Township. Major street flooding was reported with numerous people and vehicles stuck in flood waters. No major injuries however were reported. Event precipitation totals included 4.16 inches in Little Egg Harbor Township and 2.27 inches in Tuckerton.