NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Lifts State Of Emergency In South Jersey

Gov. Phil Murphy has lifted a State of Emergency declaration for Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties that was issued following the devastating flooding that struck South Jersey last week.

The declaration was lifted as of noon on Monday, June 24, the Governor’s Office announced. It had been put in place on Thursday, June 20, after flooding wreaked havoc across South Jersey.

Heavy rains of 2 to nearly 6 inches of rain left most of South Jersey under water last week. This lead to officials who represent all three counties asking for the declaration, which happened late Thursday afternoon.

Parts of Burlington County remained under a Flood Warning through the weekend due to extended flooding from the Rancocas Creek. Service centers for flood victims in all three counties were opened through the weekend, and remained open in Camden and Gloucester counties on Monday. Read more here: Red Cross Continues To Help Flood Victims In South Jersey

Repairs also continued in some parts of Burlington County on Monday, including on New Albany Road in Moorestown.

Both Haddonfield and Cherry Hill are taking information from residents for insurance claims and possible federal reimbursements.

Gloucester County officials are reminding businesses and residents about New Jersey’s strict laws pertaining to price gouging following a natural disaster.

Heavy rains of 2 to nearly 6 inches of rain left most of South Jersey under water last week. This lead to officials who represent all three counties asking for the declaration, which happened late Thursday afternoon.

PATCO was closed temporarily, and multiple images of cars submerged in water were posted across social media.

A former marine in Haddonfield his Camden County home. Anthony Luciotti told 6 ABC the basement wall of his Concord Drive home crumbled, and his home has been condemned for fear the foundation may totally crumble. He said he was close to retirement.

It has been a rough couple of weeks of weather for South Jersey. Last week's flooding came a week after two tornadoes reportedly touched down in Gloucester Township, Deptford and Mantua. Read more here: 2 Tornaodes ID'd In NJ This Week As More Bad Weather Possible

Rain was expected early this week, but overall, milder weather appears to be on tap for the first full week of summer. Here's the forecast for the upcoming week, according to the National Weather Service:

Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.