Flash Flood — Cape May, New Jersey

2020-07-10 · near Rio Grande, Cape May, New Jersey

Event narrative

NJ Route 47 was closed near US Route 9 in Middle Township due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Fay moved northward along the coasts of Delaware and New Jersey on the afternoon and evening of July 10. The storm produced rainfall totals up to 3 to 6 inches in New Jersey, with the highest totals occurring in the southern part of the state. Some areas also experienced a period of tropical storm force winds, especially near the coast. Overall impacts from wind were limited.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 894509. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.