LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous flooding conditions to the area.
At 5:06 p.m., trained weather spotters in Lakewood reported street flooding after 1 to 1.5 inches of rain had fallen. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly said rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are expected, with an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain possible this evening.
The flooding is already impacting several towns, including Lakewood, Toms River, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Jackson, Howell, and Point Pleasant Beach. The warning covers urban streets, underpasses, and small streams, where rapid water rise has been observed.
Key Points
- Flash flood warning continues through 9 p.m. for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties
- Street flooding reported in Lakewood with rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour
- Impacted towns include Toms River, Long Branch, Asbury Park, and Jackson
The National Weather Service classified the flash flood damage threat as “considerable,” citing “life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.”
Residents in the affected area were warned: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
The warning polygon includes towns as far south as Mantoloking and as far north as Long Branch. The storm system continues to track slowly through the region, increasing the risk for flash flooding into the evening.
Flash flooding from fast-moving thunderstorms is impacting travel and safety in several New Jersey shore communities.