Another round of heavy rain leads to flash flooding across parts of New Jersey
NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- Parts of New Jersey were slammed again this week after a Flash Flood Warning on Thursday afternoon brought down heavy rainfall.
New Brunswick, Matawan, and Edison were among the areas hit hard.
Police in Keyport say there were multiple road closures due to flash flooding.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill released a statement warning residents not to drive through flooded streets:
"Parts of the state are under a Flash Flood Warning through this evening's commute. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please plan ahead, stay safe, and do not drive through flooded areas."
Streets in Matawan began to flood in the afternoon and cars were submerged in water.
Major flooding closed 3 lanes of US 1 southbound, south of Plainfield Avenue in Edison, NJ.
Several cars in New Brunswick tried to drive through flooded streets and got stuck in the high floodwaters.
Meteorologist Jeff Smith says there is a potential risk for scattered thunderstorms on Friday, with downpours possible.
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