Thunderstorms brought locally heavy rain to parts of northern, central and southwestern New Jersey on the afternoon of August 7.  Rainfall totals of 2 to around 4 inches fell in parts of the area.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 17:15:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred along NJ Route 36 near Linden Avenue in the Monmouth Hills section of Middletown Township, resulting in the closure of all southbound lanes.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 16:20:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALL PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads in South Brunswick Township were closed due to flash flooding.  The list includes US Route 1 around Promenade Boulevard, US Route 130 around Fresh Ponds Road, and Summerfield Boulevard.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 16:35:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT READING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A water rescue took place along Homestead Avenue in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 16:25:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several vehicles were stranded in flood waters along Tices Lane at Elkins Road in East Brunswick Township.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 17:20:00 to 07-AUG-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BRUNSWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Jersey Avenue near Huron Road in North Brunswick Township was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 17:30:00 to 07-AUG-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPELAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A vehicle with two occupants was stranded in flood waters along New Brunswick Avenue in Perth Amboy.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 17:20:00 to 07-AUG-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BRUNSWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The northbound lanes of NJ Route 18 between Tices Lane and West Ferris Street were closed in East Brunswick Township due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 13:10:00 to 07-AUG-19 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNNVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Cokesbury Road and several adjacent roads in Clinton Township became impassable due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 13:30:00 to 07-AUG-19 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLDWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A vehicle became trapped in flood waters in Tewksbury Township, requiring a water rescue.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 15:35:00 to 07-AUG-19 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEESEQUAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred along US Route 9 near NJ Route 34 in Old Bridge Township, resulting in lane closures.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 16:30:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT MONMOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There were several road closures in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown Township due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
From 07-AUG-19 16:40:00 to 07-AUG-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAURENCE HARBOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NJ Route 35 was closed in both directions around Birchwood Drive in Old Bridge Township due to flash flooding.