Flash Flood in Union County, New Jersey

Flash Flood July 14, 2025 · Union County, New Jersey

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Ambulance, United Parcel Service Truck, and a bus stranded in flood waters on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. At least one motorist had to be rescued from flood waters overtaking cars.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Scotch Plains (40.6500, -74.4000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1282815. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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