Jul 31, 2016
Several clusters of thunderstorms associated with several shortwaves and a cold front became nearly stationary over Mercer County on the 29th and Hunderdon County on the morning of the 30th. Heavy rainfall over 5 inches occurred in these areas. The persistent heavy rain resulted in severe flash flooding including a state of emergency being issued in West Windsor Twp. Thousands were left without power as a result of the storms. The Monmouth county fair and New Jersey Balloon festival were cancell
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 640917). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Ocean County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.