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Flash Flood — Middlesex, NJ

Aug 6, 2024

A predecessor rainfall event set up ahead of the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. A hot and humid airmass was in place, resulting in a very moist and unstable airmass. A few showers and thunderstorms developed, producing damaging wind gusts across portions of New Jersey, downing trees and wires.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1214308). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Middlesex, NJ

This event is one of many recorded floods in Middlesex County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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