New Brunswick, N.J. – Flash flooding is hitting parts of central and northern New Jersey Wednesday afternoon, with more than 2 inches of rain already swamping roads in Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, and Morris counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 7:30 p.m. for areas including Edison, New Brunswick, Sayreville, and Holmdel. Spotters have confirmed rainfall rates of up to 1.5 inches per hour, with another inch expected. Urban streets, underpasses, and creeks are at risk, and drivers are urged to avoid water-covered roads.
In southeastern Pennsylvania, flash flooding is also underway in parts of Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery counties. A separate warning remains active until 4:15 p.m., with rainfall totals reaching 3 inches in spots like Mount Laurel, Evesham, and Bensalem, according to Doppler radar and automated gauges.
Across both states, waterlogged streets are stranding drivers and causing traffic delays. Commuters should delay non-essential travel, especially near Route 18 in New Brunswick and I-295 near Florence. Power outages and sewer backups are possible in low-lying neighborhoods.
The flooding threat could persist into the evening, with additional alerts likely if storms redevelop. Stay tuned to local updates and avoid flood-prone roads.
