Several clusters of thunderstorms associated with several shortwaves and a cold front became nearly stationary over Mercer County on the 29th and Hunderdon County on the morning of the 30th. Heavy rainfall over 5 inches occurred in these areas. The persistent heavy rain resulted in severe flash flooding including a state of emergency being issued in West Windsor Twp. Thousands were left without power as a result of the storms. The Monmouth county fair and New Jersey Balloon festival were cancelled due to weather on 7/31.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Flash Flood in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 11:15:00 to 31-JUL-16 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NESHANIC STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Roads impassable due to flooding.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:15:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANBURY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:15:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 09:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT RUN
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms from 2 pm on 7/20 through 10 am on 7/31.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 08:35:00 to 31-JUL-16 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORKED RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALL PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUTLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 09:45:00 to 31-JUL-16 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON ARPT
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 11:04:00 to 31-JUL-16 11:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms on the morning hours of 7/31.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 14:10:00 to 31-JUL-16 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT RUN
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Total rainfall from thunderstorms was six and three quarter inches with over four inches falling in a couple of hours.

Heavy Rain in SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:10:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKHOLM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANOKA HARBOR
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITING
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Flash Flood in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 17:25:00 to 30-JUL-16 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUTCH NECK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1000.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

West Windsor Twp declared a state of emergency Due to widespread flash flooding, numerous water rescues occurred.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 14:46:00 to 30-JUL-16 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEESEQUAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Street flooding reported near the old bridge park and ride. Photos show water about half way up to lights on cars driving through it. Water about six inches deep.

Heavy Rain in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEANS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLE MEAD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 09:30:00 to 31-JUL-16 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORKED RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMS RIVER ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms. Two a third inches of rain in two hours from 7-9 am.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMP KILMER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 05:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRIS PLAINS
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Just over two inches of rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEANS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKERIDGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: READINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIGGSTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLE BUSH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 05:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST MILLSTONE
Reported by: COOP Observer

Just over two inches of heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 05:30:00 to 31-JUL-16 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Just under four inches of rain fell in 24 hours from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 05:30:00 to 31-JUL-16 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Just over two inches of rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLACKWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:30:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor flooding occurred along route 530.

Flood in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 10:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: REAVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Neshanic river went over flood stage of 6.5 feet.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 30-JUL-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINSBORO
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Four and a half inches of heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 18:45:00 to 30-JUL-16 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANBURY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Two and a half inches of rain in 12 hours.

Heavy Rain in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 18:57:00 to 30-JUL-16 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTLER
Reported by: Mesonet

Just over two inches of rain fell in 12 hours from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 21:50:00 to 30-JUL-16 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEYPORT
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Just over two inches of heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 21:45:00 to 30-JUL-16 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINSBORO
Reported by: Public

Five and three quarters inches of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms was measured at the Simonson Farms in Cranbury Twp.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 16:35:00 to 30-JUL-16 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANBURY
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Just over four inches of heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 30-JUL-16 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINSBORO
Reported by: Social Media

Five and three quarters inches of heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 17:40:00 to 30-JUL-16 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEANS
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Four and a half inches inches of heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 18:10:00 to 30-JUL-16 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEANS
Reported by: Mesonet

Rainfall of 5.41 inches fell in 12 hours.

Heavy Rain in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRIGGSTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:30:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWERVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:51:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY PARK
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms, 12 hour total.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIEGELSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFWOOD BEACH
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Just over three inches of heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILFORD PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLERTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDSDOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BRUNSWICK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 14:05:00 to 30-JUL-16 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR KNOLLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Trees were taken down at the intersection of 202 and route 10 in Morris Plains due to thunderstorm winds.

Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The main road in Island Beach State park was flooded due to heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 13:55:00 to 30-JUL-16 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and wires down on Western Ave in Morristown due to thunderstorm winds.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:42:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMS RIVER ARPT
Reported by: ASOS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THREE BRIDGES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT RUN
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain fell from thunderstorms. Total was 6 inches with three and a half inches falling in a couple of hours.

Heavy Rain in SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 18:45:00 to 30-JUL-16 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Reported by: Mesonet

Just over two inches of rain fell from thunderstorms.

Heavy Rain in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 18:30:00 to 30-JUL-16 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EWING TOWNSHIP
Reported by: Mesonet

Rainfall of 2.65 inches fell in 12 hours from thunderstorms.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 15:40:00 to 30-JUL-16 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread roadway flooding along route 1.Some roads in Deans were flooded including Deans Lane.

Flood in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 08:35:00 to 31-JUL-16 08:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pleasant run has exceeded its banks and was spilling onto county road 629.

Flood in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 13:53:00 to 31-JUL-16 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: COPPER HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water on Route 202 in Flemington.

Flash Flood in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 10:00:00 to 31-JUL-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water rescues took place in Raritan twp along River Road and Old Croton Road. Numerous Roads were impassable including Cherry Hollow Road. Payne road in Clinton twp was also impassable.

Flash Flood in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 10:45:00 to 31-JUL-16 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The South Branch of the Raritan River overflowed in Franklin twp, numerous water rescues.

Flash Flood in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 09:35:00 to 31-JUL-16 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: READINGTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water rescues occurred in Readington Twp due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 15:04:00 to 30-JUL-16 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUTCH NECK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1000.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple roads were flooded and impassable including US 1, Route 571, Washington and Alexander roads. Water rescues ongoing in Princeton. Canal Pointe Blvd also was closed due to flooding/ Several people were trapped in cars and needed to be rescued.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 15:20:00 to 30-JUL-16 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash flooding occurring in Plainsboro. Water up to bumpers on cars.

Flash Flood in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 30-JUL-16 15:30:00 to 30-JUL-16 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNS NECK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1000.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Princeton Junction train station inundated by flood waters with water up to the top of the tunnel. Four people were also rescued with a nearby home evacuated.