Showers and thunderstorms developed across northeast New Jersey ahead of a cold front during the afternoon of August 7th. These storms developed in an environment with precipitable water values close to 2 inches. Multiple rounds of showers and storms exacerbated the flash flood threat, with many locations receiving 1-3 inches of rain, much of which fell in only a few hours. CoCoRaHS observers reported 2.76 inches of rain near Little Falls and 3.21 inches of rain near Livingston Township, and a trained spotter reported 3.05 inches in Cedar Grove.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 14:20:00 to 07-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALDWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roseland Avenue closed in both directions due to flooding in Caldwell.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 14:05:00 to 07-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A car was stranded in high water on 91st Street west of Tonnelle Avenue in Fairview.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 14:25:00 to 07-AUG-19 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Peckman River at Little Falls rose above its minor flood stage of 7.0 feet at 3:25pm EDT, crested at a height of 7.21 feet at 3:30pm EDT, and fell back below flood stage by 3:35pm EDT.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 14:30:00 to 07-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALDWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Bloomfield Avenue was closed due to flooding between Forest Avenue and Personette Avenue in Caldwell.

Flash Flood in HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 15:29:00 to 07-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST END
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Manhattan Avenue in Jersey City was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 14:32:00 to 07-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBOKEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

All lanes of Tonnelle Avenue (NJ Routes 1&9) were closed in Jersey City due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 14:39:00 to 07-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Royal Avenue in Livingston was closed with a car stuck in flood waters.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 16:37:00 to 07-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The intersection of Belmont Drive and South Ashby Avenue was closed due to flooding in Livingston.

Flash Flood in HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 17:01:00 to 07-AUG-19 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYONNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Avenue C was closed between 7th Street and 8th Street in Bayonne due to flooding.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 14:10:00 to 07-AUG-19 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTCLAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Peckman River at Verona rose above its flood stage of 3.5 feet at 3:10pm EDT, crested at a height of 4.12 feet at 3:15pm EDT, and fell back below flood stage by 3:35pm EDT.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 14:00:00 to 07-AUG-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRILLS JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding reported on Raymond Boulevard in Newark with cars stranded.