Heavy rainfall developed north of a stationary front and associated weak wave of low pressure located across central New Jersey on the evening of July 31st. With precipitable water values approaching 2 over the area, this resulted in flash flooding across Passaic and Bergen counties, including several water rescues.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 19:41:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PACKANACK LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue was conducted for a vehicle and occupants in deep water on Hamburg Turnpike between Mountain Ridge Drive and Old Homestead Road in Wayne.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 19:45:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SKYLINE LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The bridge north of the intersection of Wilson Drive and Conklintown Road in Wanaque was overtopped by flood waters from Green Swamp Brook.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 19:53:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PACKANACK LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The fire department was responding for a water rescue with occupants trapped in a car at the intersection of Valley Road and Birchwood Terrace in Wayne.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 19:55:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: POMPTON JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue was reported at the intersection of Hamburg Turnpike and Colfax Road in Wayne.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 20:02:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PACKANACK LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue was reported on Lake Drive East in Wayne. The car was in two feet of water.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 20:05:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue with an occupant trapped in a car was reported at the intersection of Valley Road and MacDonald Drive in Wayne.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 20:13:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PACKANACK LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue was reported on Route 23 between Ratzer Road and Cedar Place in Wayne.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 20:20:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALEDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water was flooding the street up to car bumpers on Union Avenue in Paterson.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 20:25:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: POMPTON JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported inside the Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 20:43:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue with three occupants in a car was reported at Valley Road near Judith Place in Wayne.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 21:01:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Orient Way was closed due to flooding between New Jersey Avenue and Page Avenue in Lyndhurst.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 21:08:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLTON HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Riverside Avenue at West Pierrepont Avenue in Rutherford was closed due to flooding. This report was relayed via social media.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 31-JUL-16 20:02:00 to 31-JUL-16 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PACKANACK LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The lower level of the Packanack Community Church was inundated with two feet of water as a result of flash flooding.