Showers and thunderstorms brought heavy rain to much of central New Jersey during the late afternoon and evening of June 5.  Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches were common with some locations receiving up to 2 to 3 inches in a relatively short amount of time.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-20 18:30:00 to 05-JUN-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

US Route 9 was closed at 10th Street in Lakewood due to flooding.  A few vehicles were trapped in the high water.  A number of side streets in the north end of Lakewood were also closed.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-20 17:00:00 to 05-JUN-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHREWSBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NJ Route 35 was closed in Eatontown between Broad Street and Wyckoff Road due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-20 17:00:00 to 05-JUN-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLENHURST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NJ Route 71 was closed in Deal between Brighton Avenue and Roseld Avenue due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-20 16:55:00 to 05-JUN-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVON BY THE SEA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NJ Route 33 was closed near NJ Route 35 in Neptune Township due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-20 16:55:00 to 05-JUN-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE COMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred on NJ Route 35 from around H Street in Belmar to south of Belmar Boulevard in Wall Township.  All lanes of the highway were closed.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-20 18:30:00 to 05-JUN-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVIERA BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred on numerous roads in Brick Township.  Several roads were closed and a few vehicles were stranded in the high water.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-20 18:45:00 to 05-JUN-20 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIELLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NJ Route 71 was closed south of Main Street in Manasquan due to flooding.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-20 18:15:00 to 05-JUN-20 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PT PLEASANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NJ Route 35 was closed between Washington Avenue and NJ Route 88 in Point Pleasant Beach due to flooding.

Flash Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 05-JUN-20 18:30:00 to 05-JUN-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROSPERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were numerous road closures in Jackson Township due to flooding.  The list includes High Bridge Road, East Veterans Highway, Butterfly Road, Bennetts Mills Road, New Prospect Road and Faraday Avenue.