Jul 17, 2019
Showers and thunderstorms developed in a sub-tropical environment ahead of the remnants of Post Tropical Cyclone Barry, resulting in flash flooding across portions of urban northeast New Jersey. Based on the 12Z upper air sounding from Upton, New York, precipitable water values across the region were around 2.25 inches. Rainfall amounts across much of northeast New Jersey ranged from 1-2 inches.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 847287). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Essex County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.