A stationary frontal boundary was present over the region on the 8th. This allowed for the development of showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall along with strong to severe thunderstorms occurred formed as instability grew in the afternoon.

Hail in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLANDERS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail from a thunderstorm was estimated at .75 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUDD LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power wires taken down due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLANDERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several trees taken down due to thunderstorm winds.

Heavy Rain in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 21:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEAPACK
Reported by: Mesonet

Two and a half inches of rain fell due to thunderstorms.

Flood in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 16:08:00 to 08-JUL-16 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN KNOLL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flooding was reported in low-lying areas due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.

Hail in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 14:52:00 to 08-JUL-16 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUDD LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail from a thunderstorm was measured at .75 inches.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 16:20:00 to 08-JUL-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT RUN
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two and a half inches fell within a hour with a thunderstorm.

Heavy Rain in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 19:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT LAUREL
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two and a half inches of rain fell due to thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 19:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLINGBORO
Reported by: Mesonet

Over two inches fell due to thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 20:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETWATER
Reported by: Mesonet

Over two inches of rain fell due to thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 20:59:00 to 08-JUL-16 20:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ACY)ATLANTIC CITY A
Reported by: ASOS

Three and a half inches of rain fell from thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 15:06:00 to 08-JUL-16 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees taken down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 15:10:00 to 08-JUL-16 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENDHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several trees taken down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 14:55:00 to 08-JUL-16 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUDD LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees taken down due to thunderstorm winds.

Heavy Rain in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 21:00:00 to 08-JUL-16 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN MILLS
Reported by: Mesonet

Just over two inches of rain fell due to thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 21:05:00 to 08-JUL-16 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCULLVILLE
Reported by: Mesonet

Almost three inches of rain was measured with thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 15:45:00 to 08-JUL-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLOGNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Large tree limbs taken down due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 15:40:00 to 08-JUL-16 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEEKSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Tree limbs downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 14:50:00 to 08-JUL-16 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUCCASUNNA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees taken down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Flash Flood in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 08-JUL-16 19:30:00 to 08-JUL-16 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEEKSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms led to quick water rises on roads with water several inches deep.