Flash Flood in Essex County, New Jersey

Flash Flood August 13, 2025 · Essex County, New Jersey

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Car stuck in flood waters at Clay Street and Route 21.

The wider storm

Thunderstorm moved across northeast New Jersey resulting in a water rescue across Hudson County, cars stuck in flood waters across Essex County and Road closures across Union County.

Began near Silver Lake (40.7506, -74.1681).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1292852. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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