Local Storm Report
Issued by NWS Mt. Holly, NJ

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Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
947 PM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1245 PM     Flash Flood      Somerville              40.57N 74.62W
07/18/2026                   Somerset           NJ   911 Call Center

            Flooding at the intersection of West End Ave
            and West Main Street.

1255 PM     Flash Flood      1 SSE South Bound Brook 40.54N 74.51W
07/18/2026                   Somerset           NJ   Dept of Highways

            Corrects previous flash flood report from 1
            SSE South Bound Brook. NJDOT reported
            flooding on I-287 southbound Exit 10 - CR
            527/Easton Ave in Franklin Twp. 1 left lane
            of 3 lanes closed.

0100 PM     Flash Flood      2 ENE Somerville        40.58N 74.59W
07/18/2026                   Somerset           NJ   Dept of Highways

            Corrects previous flood report from 2 ENE
            Somerville. NJDOT reported flooding on I-287
            in both directions north of Exit 14/US 22 in
            Bridgewater Township. All lanes closed.

0100 PM     Flash Flood      2 W Kendall Park        40.44N 74.58W
07/18/2026                   Somerset           NJ   911 Call Center

            Corrects previous flash flood report
            location. Flooding on Linden Ave with water
            reaching the homes along the street.

0140 PM     Flash Flood      1 N Perth Amboy         40.53N 74.26W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   Dept of Highways

            Corrects previous flood report from 1 N
            Perth Amboy. NJDOT reported flooding on NJ
            440 Southbound At CR 611/State St (Perth
            Amboy), ramp lane closed.

0156 PM     Flash Flood      Metuchen                40.54N 74.36W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   Dept of Highways

            Corrects previous flood report from
            Metuchen. NJDOT reported flooding on NJ 27
            Both Directions North of CR 501/Amboy Ave
            (Metuchen), 1 right lane of 2 lanes closed
            northbound; 1 right lane of 2 lanes closed
            southbound.

0200 PM     Flash Flood      Laurence Harbor         40.45N 74.24W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   Dept of Highways

            Corrects previous flood report from Laurence
            Harbor. NJDOT reported flooding on NJ 35
            Southbound South of CR 689/Lawrence Pkwy
            (Old Bridge Twp), All lanes closed.

0212 PM     Flash Flood      Laurence Harbor         40.46N 74.25W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   Dept of Highways

            Corrects previous flood report from Laurence
            Harbor. NJDOT reported flooding on NJ 35
            Both Directions At CR 689/Lawrence Pkwy (Old
            Bridge Twp), All lanes closed northbound;
            All lanes closed southbound.

0220 PM     Flash Flood      South River             40.45N 74.38W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   911 Call Center

            Several roads closed in South River due to
            flooding.

0220 PM     Flash Flood      Dunellen                40.59N 74.47W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   911 Call Center

            Flooding at the intersection of South Ave
            and Pulaski Street resulting in a road
            closure.

0221 PM     Flash Flood      1 SW Cheesequake        40.42N 74.30W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   Dept of Highways

            Corrects previous flood report from 1 SW
            Cheesequake. NJDOT reported flooding on US 9
            Northbound At Jake Brown Rd (Old Bridge
            Twp), All lanes closed.

0233 PM     Flash Flood      1 ESE South River       40.45N 74.37W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   Trained Spotter

            Corrects previous flood report from 1 ESE
            South River. Trained spotter reported
            Whitehead Ave in South River closed due to
            flooding.

0240 PM     Flash Flood      Milltown                40.45N 74.43W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   911 Call Center

            Several roads closed in Milltown due to
            flooding.

0244 PM     Flash Flood      1 S Heathcote           40.38N 74.58W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   Dept of Highways

            Corrects previous flood report from 1 S
            Heathcote. NJDOT reported flooding on US 1
            Southbound At Raymond Rd (South Brunswick
            Twp), ramp lane closed.

0250 PM     Flash Flood      1 N Spotswood           40.41N 74.39W
07/18/2026                   Middlesex          NJ   Newspaper

            Corrects previous flood report from 1 N
            Spotswood. Local news site reported flooding
            on Old Stage Road and Summerhill Road.

0316 PM     Waterspout       1 ESE Asbury Park       40.21N 73.99W
07/18/2026                   ANZ450             NJ   Public

            Photo via social media of a waterspout
            offshore of Ocean Grove. Time estimated from
            radar.

0322 PM     Flash Flood      Monmouth Hills          40.40N 74.00W
07/18/2026                   Monmouth           NJ   Dept of Highways

            Corrects previous flood report from Monmouth
            Hills. NJDOT reported Flooding on NJ 36 Both
            Directions At Linden Av (Highlands), All
            lanes closed eastbound; All lanes closed
            westbound.

0324 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SW Hamilton Square    40.22N 74.66W
07/18/2026                   Mercer             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Several trees down near Reynolds Middle
            School.

0331 PM     Flash Flood      Port Monmouth           40.43N 74.10W
07/18/2026                   Monmouth           NJ   Dept of Highways

            NJDOT reported flooding on NJ 36 Northbound
            At Wilson Av (Middletown Twp), All lanes
            closed.

0351 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Brielle                 40.11N 74.06W
07/18/2026                   Monmouth           NJ   911 Call Center

            Several wires blown down. Time estimated
            from radar.

0354 PM     Flash Flood      2 SSE Middletown Twp    40.37N 74.09W
07/18/2026                   Monmouth           NJ   Dept of Highways

            NJDOT reported flooding on NJ 35 Northbound
            South of Oak Hill Rd/Cooper Rd (Middletown
            Twp), All lanes closed.

0404 PM     Waterspout       Mantoloking             40.04N 74.05W
07/18/2026                   ANZ451             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Waterspout formed on Barnegat Bay on west
            side of bay and just north of the
            Mantoloking Bridge. It then traversed
            southeastward and crossed over the bridge,
            dissipated as it crossed over then bridge,
            then intensified and became more visible
            over the bay. It then dissipated just as it
            reached land in Mantoloking near the Yacht
            Club. Time given in report.

0405 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Lakewood Twp            40.10N 74.22W
07/18/2026                   Ocean              NJ   911 Call Center

            Trees reported down around Lakewood Twp.
            Time estimated by radar.

0406 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 WSW Lakehurst         40.01N 74.32W
07/18/2026                   Ocean              NJ   911 Call Center

            Wires down around the intersection of
            Orchard St and Union Ave. Time estimated by
            radar.

0411 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Manchester Twp          39.96N 74.39W
07/18/2026                   Ocean              NJ   911 Call Center

            Trees reported down around Manchester
            Township. Time estimated by radar.

0415 PM     Flash Flood      Hamilton Twp            40.23N 74.73W
07/18/2026                   Mercer             NJ   911 Call Center

            Flooding at the intersection of East State
            Street and Nottingham Way leading to a road
            closure. Time from report.

0416 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Lacey Twp               39.86N 74.21W
07/18/2026                   Ocean              NJ   911 Call Center

            Trees reported down around Lacey Twp. Time
            estimated by radar.

0416 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Toms River              39.95N 74.20W
07/18/2026                   Ocean              NJ   911 Call Center

            Trees reported down around Toms River. Time
            estimated by radar.

0418 PM     Flash Flood      Manasquan               40.12N 74.05W
07/18/2026                   Monmouth           NJ   Dept of Highways

            NJDOT reported flooding on NJ 71 Both
            Directions South of Main St (Manasquan), All
            lanes closed northbound; All lanes closed
            southbound.

0422 PM     Flash Flood      Lake Como               40.18N 74.03W
07/18/2026                   Monmouth           NJ   Dept of Highways

            NJDOT reported flooding on NJ 35 Both
            Directions At NJ 71/H Street (Belmar), All
            lanes closed northbound; All lanes closed
            southbound.

0430 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     5 N Rock Hall           39.22N 76.24W
07/18/2026  M59 MPH          Kent               MD   Mesonet

            Tolchester Beach mesonet.

0446 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Newark                  39.68N 75.76W
07/18/2026                   New Castle         DE   Emergency Mngr

            Multiple reports of trees and wires down.
            Time estimated from radar.

0451 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 S Betterton           39.36N 76.06W
07/18/2026                   Kent               MD   911 Call Center

            Reports of trees and wires down around
            Betterton. Time estimated by radar.

0451 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Kingstown               39.21N 76.05W
07/18/2026                   Queen Anne`s       MD   Emergency Mngr

            Tree on powerlines and tree on road near
            Anthony Rd & Rivershore Rd.

0452 PM     Flash Flood      Atlantic Highlands      40.41N 74.04W
07/18/2026                   Monmouth           NJ   Public

            Road flooded in Highlands. Time from report.

0510 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 ENE Centreville       39.05N 76.06W
07/18/2026                   Queen Anne`s       MD   911 Call Center

            Trees down on Hope Road. Time estimated by
            radar.

0515 PM     Flash Flood      1 SW Seaside Park       39.93N 74.08W
07/18/2026                   Ocean              NJ   Public

            Flooding on North Bayview Ave heading into
            Seaside Park.

0516 PM     Flash Flood      4 NE Toms River         39.98N 74.14W
07/18/2026                   Ocean              NJ   Public

            Corrects previous report from 4 NE Toms
            River. Public shared video on social media
            of Yellowbank Rd flooded.

0521 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SE Hope               39.01N 75.94W
07/18/2026                   Queen Anne`s       MD   911 Call Center

            Trees down along Ruthsburg Rd. Time
            estimated by radar.

0530 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 3 SSW Port Penn         39.47N 75.59W
07/18/2026  M45 MPH          ANZ430             DE   Mesonet

            Odessa mesonet.

0533 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSE Marydel           39.08N 75.72W
07/18/2026                   Kent               DE   County Official

            Wires down on Mahan Corner Rd near Parkers
            Chapel Road. Time estimated by radar.

0535 PM     Flash Flood      1 NW Seaside Park       39.94N 74.08W
07/18/2026                   Ocean              NJ   Dept of Highways

            NJ 35 and NJ 37 closed in Seaside Heights
            due to flooding. Time estimated.

0540 PM     Hail             1 SW Point Pleasant     40.06N 74.08W
07/18/2026  M0.50 Inch       Ocean              NJ   Public



0544 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSW Hazlettville      39.07N 75.65W
07/18/2026                   Kent               DE   County Official

            Wires down on Fern Circle near Tobacco Road.
            Time estimated by radar.

0545 PM     Lightning        3 SE Clarksburg         40.16N 74.41W
07/18/2026                   Ocean              NJ   911 Call Center

            Lightning struck a house. Time estimated by
            radar.

0551 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 ESE Hazlettville      39.11N 75.62W
07/18/2026                   Kent               DE   County Official

            Wires down near Westville Road and Mallard
            Drive. Time estimated by radar.

0551 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Felton                  39.01N 75.59W
07/18/2026                   Kent               DE   County Official

            Wires down near Brunite Mill Rd and W High
            St. Time estimated by radar.

0551 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Felton                  39.01N 75.57W
07/18/2026                   Kent               DE   Broadcast Media

            Large tree down on E High Street. Time
            estimated by radar.

0553 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     North Wales             40.21N 75.29W
07/18/2026                   Montgomery         PA   Emergency Mngr

            A few trees down on Parkside Place in North
            Wales. Time estimated from radar.

0555 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Woodside                39.07N 75.57W
07/18/2026                   Kent               DE   County Official

            Wires down along Tuxedo Lane near Main
            Street. Time estimated by radar.

0600 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 N Kitts Hummock       39.13N 75.40W
07/18/2026  M40 MPH          ANZ430             DE   ASOS

            Dover Air Force Base gusted to 40 MPH.

0610 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Deal                    40.25N 74.00W
07/18/2026                   Monmouth           NJ   911 Call Center

            Several wires blown down. Time estimated
            from radar.

0610 PM     Marine Tstm Wind Fortescue               39.24N 75.18W
07/18/2026  M49 MPH          ANZ430             NJ   Mesonet

            Fortescue NJ WxNet.

0618 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 8 W Cape May Point      38.95N 75.11W
07/18/2026  M42 MPH          ANZ431             NJ   Buoy

            Brandywine Shoal Light.

0620 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SE Easton             38.77N 76.06W
07/18/2026                   Talbot             MD   911 Call Center

            A few trees were blown down in various areas
            around the county. Time estimated based on
            the peak radar velocity signature.

0620 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Royal Oak               38.71N 76.19W
07/18/2026                   Talbot             MD   CO-OP Observer

            several tree limbs blown down. Time
            estimated from radar.

0630 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Ridgely                 38.95N 75.89W
07/18/2026                   Caroline           MD   911 Call Center

            A few trees were blown down between Queen
            Anne and Ridgely. Time Estimated from radar.

0630 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 N Bethel              38.58N 75.62W
07/18/2026                   Sussex             DE   Broadcast Media

            Several trees down and multiple roofs
            damaged along Woodland Ferry Road near
            Bethel. Time estimated from radar.

0630 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 10 W North Cape May     39.00N 75.14W
07/18/2026  M53 MPH          ANZ431             NJ   Buoy

            Brandywine Shoal Light.

0631 PM     Flash Flood      2 SSE Easton            38.75N 76.07W
07/18/2026                   Talbot             MD   Dept of Highways

            Active Road Closure @ US 50 WEST BETWEEN
            SECOND ST AND MULBERRY DR (MM 66.0-64.0),
            time given in report.

0640 PM     Flash Flood      1 WNW Easton            38.78N 76.08W
07/18/2026                   Talbot             MD   Dept of Highways

            Incident @ MD 33 EAST/WEST AT HAMMOND ST
            [Weather Closure, High Water]. All lanes
            closed on MD 33 due to high water. Time
            given in report.

0640 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 N Lewes               38.80N 75.13W
07/18/2026  M40 MPH          ANZ431             DE   Mesonet

            Lewes mesonet.

0642 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 NNW Sea Isle City     39.18N 74.70W
07/18/2026  M47 MPH          ANZ453             NJ   Buoy

            Ludlam Bay buoy.

0649 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 NE Strathmere         39.22N 74.63W
07/18/2026  M44 MPH          ANZ453             NJ   Mesonet

            Ocean City South Beach mesonet.

0650 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Lewes                   38.78N 75.13W
07/18/2026  M63 MPH          Sussex             DE   Mesonet

            Lewes mesonet.

0702 PM     Marine Tstm Wind Indian Beach            38.69N 75.08W
07/18/2026  M53 MPH          ANZ455             DE   Mesonet

            Dewey Beach mesonet.

0705 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 NNW Lewes             38.79N 75.14W
07/18/2026  M63 MPH          ANZ431             DE   Mesonet

            Lewes Mesonet.

0716 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 SW North Cape May     38.96N 74.97W
07/18/2026  M49 MPH          ANZ431             NJ   Mesonet

            Cape May mesonet.

0719 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 ESE Cape May          38.93N 74.91W
07/18/2026  M56 MPH          Cape May           NJ   Mesonet

            Wunderground station KNJCAPEM175.

0719 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 ESE Cape May          38.93N 74.91W
07/18/2026  M56 MPH          Cape May           NJ   Mesonet

            Wunderground station KNJCAPEM175.

0725 PM     Marine Tstm Wind Fortescue NJWxNet       39.24N 75.18W
07/18/2026  M53 MPH          Cumberland         NJ   Mesonet



0725 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Fortescue NJWxNet       39.24N 75.18W
07/18/2026  M53 MPH          Cumberland         NJ   Mesonet



0745 PM     Rain             South River             40.45N 74.38W
07/18/2026  M3.47 Inch       Middlesex          NJ   Trained Spotter



0805 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 4 WSW Holgate           39.51N 74.33W
07/18/2026  M42 MPH          ANZ451             NJ   Mesonet

            Tuckerton mesonet.


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