Flash Flood — Union, New Jersey

2025-07-14 · near Garwood, Union, New Jersey

Event narrative

South Avenue closed due to 1-2 feet of standing water due to heavy rain causing flooding.

Wider weather episode

A weak front approached from the west along with PW of 2 inches resulting in heavy rainfall across the area. 4 to 6.5 inches of rainfall totals were reported with rainfall rates between 1 to 2 inches.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1282775. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.