US EditionHeavy Rain Pummels the East Coast and Sparks Isolated Flash Flooding
NEW JERSEY, JUL 31 – Up to 7 inches of rain could cause widespread flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across all 21 counties, with rainfall rates over 2 inches per hour possible, officials said.
- Amid forecasts of severe weather, Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a State of Emergency for all 21 counties of New Jersey, effective at 2 p.m., closing offices early and deploying resources.
- Expecting heavy rainfall and possible tornadoes, forecasters warn of severe storms in New Jersey Thursday afternoon and evening, with totals up to 7 inches possible.
- At 2 p.m. Thursday, a Flash Flood Watch took effect statewide, with officials warning that floods could be 'considerable, and potentially significant' and 4 to 6 inches of rain are possible.
- Way urged residents to remain alert, follow all safety protocols, and monitor the proper channels, while the National Weather Service said, "Have a reliable way to receive any warnings that are issued, and do not drive through flooded roads."
- Earlier this month, this emergency followed a similar declaration roughly two weeks prior, with rainfall possibly rivaling July 14, 2025, when two people died, and New Jersey has recorded seven weather-related deaths this month.
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