Where is it flooding in New Jersey? List of cities and counties impacted by flash flood warning

Severe thunderstorms dumped 2–5 inches of rain across New Jersey on Monday, prompting Flash Flood Warnings

Updated on: Jul 15, 2025, 09:56:51 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Severe thunderstorms dumped 2–5 inches of rain across New Jersey on Monday, prompting Flash Flood Warnings and a state of emergency declared by Governor Phil Murphy. The National Weather Service (NWS) Mount Holly issued warnings for multiple counties, with videos showing flooding on streets and cars floating.

A state of emergency was issued in New Jersey after severe flash floods hit on Monday (Unsplash)

Cities and Counties Impacted

Cumberland County: A Flash Flood Warning remained in effect until 2:30 AM EDT, Tuesday, for southeastern Cumberland, including Millville, Laurel Lake, Port Norris, Bivalve, Mauricetown, Leesburg, Bricksboro, Dividing Creek, Port Elizabeth, Fortesque, and Newport.

Doppler radar and gauges reported 2–5 inches of rain, with an additional 0.5–1 inch possible at a rate of 1–2 inches per hour, causing flooding of creeks, highways, and urban areas, as per the NWS press release.

Morris County: A Flood Warning was active until 3:30 AM EDT for Morristown, East Hanover, Lincoln Park, Kinnelon, Boonton, Butler, Mountain Lakes, Riverdale, Parsippany, Pequannock Township, and Hanover Township.

Between 2–4 inches of rain fell, with slow-moving thunderstorms flooding rivers, streams, and low-water crossings, NWS stated.

Other Counties: Earlier warnings covered Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties until 8:15 PM EDT, impacting Newark, Elizabeth, and Plainfield. Hunterdon, Somerset, and Middlesex counties faced warnings until 10:30 PM EDT, including Somerville and Franklin Park.

In Cumberland, Union Road in Vineland saw submerged vehicles, while Morris reported impassable low-water crossings. NJ Turnpike closures near Exit 12 (Linden) and Exit 13A (Newark) disrupted travel. NJ Transit suspended the Raritan Valley Line.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency due to flash flooding and heavy rainfall, advising people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. A video posted to social media by CBS showed flood waters bring a major roadway in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to a standstill, stranding buses.

(With inputs from AP)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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