Flash Flood — Passaic, New Jersey

2024-08-06 · near Allwood, Passaic, New Jersey

Event narrative

All lanes closed on NJ Route 3 Westbound east of the Garden State Parkway due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

Several rounds of heavy thunderstorms developed over the area on the afternoon of August 6th. A slow moving frontal system stalled out over the area. PWATs of 2-2.2 inches and a sharp gradient of MUCAPE peaking out over the area near 2500 J/kg allowed for the development of strong thunderstorms producing torrential rainfall with rates upwards of 1.5-2.5 inches per hour. Total rainfall was 1-3 inches with localized amount up to 4-5 inches.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1212546. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.