Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 7:44PM EDT until July 16 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 744 PM EDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Public reported.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Barnegat, Surf City, Beach Haven West, Manahawkin and Ocean Acres.
This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 60 and 69.
Instruction:
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Ocean, NJ
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender: