Oct 19, 1996
Rain, very heavy at times around noon on the 19th caused widespread and severe flooding throughout Somerset County. For the major rivers, most of the crests were the second highest on record and represented a 25 to 50 year flood. The all-time record crests occurred with Tropical Storm Doria in August 1971. A state of emergency was declared and total damage was estiamted at $31 million dollars. Many motorists were stranded. Parts of Interstate 287, United States Routes 202 and 206, New Jersey
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5577594). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Somerset County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.