Middlesex County has launched the Southern Middlesex Flood Mitigation and Resiliency Study, a FEMA grant-funded initiative examining flood risk across ten municipalities in the southern part of the county. The study began in February 2026 and is expected to conclude in Fall 2027.
The initiative covers Cranbury, Plainsboro, Monroe, Jamesburg, Helmetta, South Brunswick, Spotswood, East Brunswick, Milltown, and North Brunswick. Drawing on local, state, and federal resources along with community input, the study will assess where flooding is occurring, where it is having the greatest impact, and where conditions are likely to worsen. It will culminate in a Regional Flood Resilience and Adaptation Plan outlining mitigation priorities and strategies for long-term flood risk reduction.
"Flooding is one of the most frequent, damaging natural hazards facing communities in Central New Jersey," said Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios. "To address this, we launched the Southern Middlesex County Flood Mitigation and Resilience Project to further research the severe impact flooding has on our municipalities and develop plans to strengthen our flood prevention strategies."
Commissioner Charles Kenny, chair of the Transportation Committee, said the study will help the county identify vulnerabilities and advance long-term solutions.
"Flooding continues to impact our neighborhoods, transportation networks, businesses, and critical infrastructure, creating significant challenges for residents and municipalities throughout the region," Kenny said. "Through a collaborative, data-driven approach informed by community input, this study will help us better understand vulnerabilities, prioritize mitigation strategies, and advance long-term solutions that enhance resiliency and reduce future flood risk."
Residents in the study area are encouraged to share input on flooding in their neighborhoods at middlesexcountynj.gov/floodstudy.
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