Tropical Storm Fay tracked northward along the New Jersey coast before passing west of New York City. Several rounds of heavy rain occurred over the New York City metro area as the storm approached. This rain developed in a tropical airmass, with precipitable water values over 2 inches, resulting in numerous reports of flash flooding. Rainfall totals ranged from 1-3 inches across northeast New Jersey, with the ASOS in Caldwell, NJ reporting 2.75 inches, Newark Airport reporting 2.68 inches, and Teterboro Airport reporting. 2.62 inches.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 10-JUL-20 14:30:00 to 10-JUL-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LODI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Western portions of Passaic Avenue were closed due to flooding in Wood Ridge.

Flash Flood in HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
From 10-JUL-20 14:31:00 to 10-JUL-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBOKEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was flooding under a railroad overpass on Grove Street near Newark Street in Jersey City. Water was up to the car doors.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 10-JUL-20 14:55:00 to 10-JUL-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

NJ21 (McCarter Highway) was flooded at Clay Street near Mount Pleasant Avenue in Newark.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 10-JUL-20 14:55:00 to 10-JUL-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTCLAIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Harper Terrace in Verona was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 10-JUL-20 15:12:00 to 10-JUL-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOGOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The ramp from eastbound I-80 was closed due to flooding at Exit 67 in Ridgefield Park.

Flash Flood in HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
From 10-JUL-20 15:14:00 to 10-JUL-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes of Tonnele Avenue were closed in both directions due to flooding north of Secaucus Road in Union City.

Flash Flood in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 10-JUL-20 15:19:00 to 10-JUL-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TETERBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

High water rescue vehicles were used to rescue two stranded motorists from flooding on West Pleasantview Avenue in Hackensack.

Flash Flood in HUDSON, NEW JERSEY
From 10-JUL-20 15:20:00 to 10-JUL-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBOKEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes were closed on both directions due to flooding on NJ 7 near the Charlotte Circle in Jersey City.

Flash Flood in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 10-JUL-20 15:56:00 to 10-JUL-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

All lanes were closed due to flooding on NJ 3 westbound near Grove Street in Clifton.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, NEW JERSEY
From 10-JUL-20 14:55:00 to 10-JUL-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Newark Fire Department rescued 18 people from flood waters in Newark, including 8 people in the 300 block of Wilson Avenue, 2 people from a car at Miller Avenue and New Jersey Railroad Avenue, and 8 people from their cars at the intersection of Pulaski Street and Clifford Street.