MONMOUTH, NJ; Ocean, NJ — At 914 AM EST, flooding was still ongoing across portions of Monmouth County, as well as northern Ocean County. The heaviest rains have moved out, but more than 3.00 inches fell earlier this morning. NJ 35 in Belmar, NJ 71 in Manasquan, NJ 34 and I-195 ramps in Wall are either all closed or have lane restrictions.
The Flash Flood Warning remains in place until 11 am.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Toms River, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Tinton Falls, Manasquan, Point Pleasant Beach, Mantoloking, Allenwood, Brick Township, Dover Beaches North, Elberon and Point Pleasant.
Flooding in Monmouth, NJ; Ocean, NJ can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS