Flash flooding threatens parts of NJ

The northwestern parts of New Jersey witnessed a fresh round of flash floods.

Morris County, Sussex County, and Warren County were once again under the attack of flood waters.

Flash floods, closed roads, and flood rescues brought back memories of the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.

With the already full water bodies swelling because of the overnight rains, floods were inevitable.

The situation is expected to continue till Thursday.

Flash flood warnings issued
On Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for places like Somerset, Hunterdon and Morris Counties.

The rains, which are targeting New Jersey once again, could well lead to a second consecutive month of record rainfall.

Record breaking rains
According to State Climatologist David Robinson, the 22 inches of rain witnessed by the state since the Aug. 1 has broken all records.

Talking about the rains in the months of August and September, he said, “What we have recorded recently is so far off the charts that statistically it looks like it’s something that occurs every 1,000 years.”

The statewide rainfall has so far averaged 51 inches.

The state is very likely to break the record of 59.98 inches as more wet weather is on the way.

According to NWS meteorologist Kirstin Kline, the state would get another 1 to 2inches of rainfall, and scattered thunderstorms could lead to more rains in some areas.

The weekend, however, will be sunny, and early predictions expect a normal, dry October.

“If that holds true that would give us a break. That would be wonderful news for folks trying to rebuild after the floods," said Kline.