New Jersey Weather: Flooding, States of Emergency, Waterspout

This summer New Jersey almost qualifies as the rainforest state, with the huge amount of rainfall including Monday’s plus the 10 inches of rain that fell during the month of July. In just the last 45 days, some places in the Garden State have received 20 inches of rain.

Overall, this has been one crazy wet summer: flooding, states of emergency being declared, waterspouts off the coast of Long Beach Island, National Weather Service issuing flash flood warnings, thunderstorms, and Spring Lake had a three-block section completely closed due to flooded roads.

Brick Township again reported nearly 8 inches of rain by Monday afternoon. Remember that it was Brick Township that reported nearly 8 inches of rain for the month of July, a record.

Flash flood warnings were issued throughout Ocean and southeastern Monmouth Counties on Monday as well.

The Passaic River also rose significantly to 19.6 ft, which is half a foot above flood stage.

In Sea Girt, numerous roads were flooded and closed to traffic Monday morning, and some traffic signals were out, according to the weather service.

Other areas receiving significant rainfall totals were:
Berkeley Township in Ocean County, with 3.85 inches
Pennsauken in Camden County, with 3.63 inches
Cedar Bridge in Ocean County, with 2.46 inches