Flooding Shuts Down NJ Highways As Storm Impact Continues (Video)

Flooding shut down parts of major New Jersey highways as the impact of Monday's storms continued into the afternoon.

I-287 was shut down in Edison as video showed cars and trucks struggling to get around floodwaters. Read more and see video here...

Flash flooding on Route 17 north also closed part of the highway. All lanes on Route 17 northbound above Route 46 are closed, according to 511nj.org, the state's emergency traffic notification website. Read more here...

The thunderstorm and heavy rain pounded New Jersey Monday as power outages and flooding were reported throughout the state. Route 1 and other roads also had closures (see towns with most power outages and road conditions below).

More than 3,000 were without power Monday as winds exceeding 50 mph were expected to hit most areas of the state. The Grenville on Main Street in Bay Head was struck by lightning just after 7 a.m. on Monday. Read more....

A flash flood watch and flood warnings were in effect throughout the state until 2:30 p.m. Here were some of the biggest problems in New Jersey:

• Flooding closed some major roads in New Jersey, including part of Rt. 18 in New Brunswick and later part of Route 1 south in South Brunswick. Read more...
• Hoboken saw flooding at several spots in the city after a heavy rain deluged North Jersey on Monday, authorities said. Hoboken municipal officials said that flooding forced the closure of Grove and Henderson streets; southern exits in the city remaining open included Jersey and Paterson avenues. Read more...
• A blown transformer was behind a power outage in the area of Hillside and Hobart Gap Road in Livingston, authorities said. Read more...
• Route 22 westbound was closed Monday between Rock and Washington avenues because of flooding, Green Brook Police announced at 8:20 a.m. Read more here...
• Part of Arnold Avenue was closed because of flooding from the storm that hit Point Pleasant Beach on Monday, police said. Read more...
• Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Ortley Beach section of Toms River on Monday morning that may have been caused by lightning, reports said. Read more...
• Flooding is reported on Speedwell Avenue in Mahwah at the train underpass. There are heavy delays in the area. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and use an alternate route. Read more...
• Newark emergency responders rescued at least six people from flooded areas in the Ironbound district near the Passaic River, city officials reported Monday. Read more...
• Flooding is reported on Route 208 northbound near Ewing Avenue in Franklin Lakes. Read more...
• Route 18 southbound near the George Street ramp in New Brunswick was also closed. Monday's storm was also causing problems on roads all over Cherry Hill Monday morning, police said. Read more here...
• Route 38 is closed in both directions at Kenilworth Avenue because of flooding, according to the Cherry Hill Police Department. Read more...
• A flash flood watch has been issued in Bergen and Passaic counties, the National Weather Service announced. The watch is in effect "through the afternoon," the NWS said. Smaller rivers, streams, and areas with poor drainage could flood. Read more...

Here is a picture showing flooding on the streets of Hoboken:

Here were the towns with the most power outages:

1. LIVINGSTON TWP 1,143
2. MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP 674
3. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 176
4. STILLWATER TOWNSHIP 136
5. UNION TWP 120
6. JACKSON TOWNSHIP 111
7. EAST ORANGE CITY 108
8. MONTCLAIR TWP 88
9. WEST AMWELL TOWNSHIP 83
10. Franklin Twp 77
11. WEST ORANGE TWP 67
12. Egg Harbor Twp 58
13. Quinton Twp 58
14. RED BANK BOROUGH 53
15. Mullica Twp 47
16. ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP 45
17. HAZLET TOWNSHIP 34
18. PEAPACK AND GLADSTONE BOROUGH 32
19. ENGLEWOOD CITY 25
20. Washington Twp 24
21. NEW MILFORD BORO 18
22. OCEAN TOWNSHIP 17
23. DELAWARE TOWNSHIP 16
24. WALL TOWNSHIP 15
25. BERGENFIELD BORO 15
26. Hamilton Twp 13
27. Pittsgrove Twp 13
28. ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP 12
29. TEANECK TWP 11
30. CLINTON TOWNSHIP 10
31. LEONIA BORO 9
32. SPARTA TOWNSHIP 8
33. HOWELL TOWNSHIP 6
34. LONG BRANCH CITY 6
35. COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP 5

Here were the areas that have been dealing with flooding and accidents:

• I-80: Flooding on I-80 eastbound ramp to/from Exit 65 - Green St in South Hackensack Twp. Ramp closed.
• US 1&9: Flooding on US 1&9 northbound at US 1&9 Truck Route/Pulaski Skyway in Newark. All lanes have standing water use caution.
• NJ 124: Flooding on NJ 124 westbound I-78 in Union Twp. All lanes closed.
• New Jersey Turnpike - Hudson County Extension : Flooding on the New Jersey Turnpike - Hudson County Extension eastbound exiting at Interchange 14C - Toll Plaza in Jersey City the ramp to Columbus Drive is closed due to standing water.
• I-287: Flooding on I-287 in both directions North of Exit 1 - US 1 in Edison Twp. All lanes closed 90 minute delay.
• US 202: Flooding on US 202 in both directions South of I-287 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. All lanes closed.
• NJ 38: Flooding on NJ 38 in both directions between CR 636/Cuthbert Blvd and CR 644/Haddonfield Av in Cherry Hill Twp. All lanes closed and detoured use caution, 10-15 minute delay.
• NJ 34: Downed tree on NJ 34 southbound South of Laird Rd/Conover Rd in Colts Neck Twp. All lanes closed and detoured use caution.
• US 40: Flooding on US 40 in both directions at Atlantic City Expressway in Atlantic City. 1 lane may be closed use caution.
• NJ 17: Flooding on NJ 17 northbound North of US 46 in Hasbrouck Heights. All lanes closed traffic using shoulder.
• New Jersey Turnpike - Eastern Spur: Flooding on the New Jersey Turnpike - Eastern Spur inner roadway southbound North of Southern Mixing Bowl in Newark. All lanes may be affected.
• US 202: Flooding on US 202 in both directions between NJ 53/Tabor Rd and Speedwell Avenue in Morris Plains. All lanes closed.
• US 9W: Flooding on US 9W northbound at Hollywood Av in Englewood Cliffs. All lanes closed and detoured onto a service road.
• Garden State Parkway: Flooding on the Garden State Parkway northbound Exit 4 - NJ 47 (Northbound Exit Only) in Middle Twp. Exit ramp closed to traffic , due to flooding and high tide in town of Wildwood.
• US 46: Flooding on US 46 in both directions East of CR 61/Main St in Lodi.
• NJ 208: Flooding on NJ 208 northbound in the vicinity of Ewing Av in Franklin Lakes use caution.
• NJ 10: Flooding on NJ 10 westbound area of Dover Chester Rd in Randolph Twp. All lanes closed.
• US 1&9: Flooding on US 1&9 Truck Route northbound area of Raymond Blvd in Newark. Right lane closed use caution.
• NJ 7: Flooding on NJ 7 westbound ramp to CR 659/Fish House Rd in Kearny. Ramp closed.
• US 22: Flooding on US 22 eastbound ramp to I-287 in Bridgewater Twp. Partial ramp closed use caution.
• NJ 42: Flooding on NJ 42 northbound ramp to northbound I-295 in Bellmawr. 1 lane may be closed use caution.
• New Jersey Turnpike: Flooding on the New Jersey Turnpike in both directions in the vicinity of Interchange 2 - US 322 in Woolwich Twp there may be areas of standing water in the roadway, use caution.
• NJ 45: Flooding on NJ 45 southbound South of US 130 in Westville. 1 lane may be closed use caution.
• I-295: Flooding on I-295 southbound North of Exit 11 - US 322 in Logan Twp. Right lane closed.
• Outerbridge Crossing: Speed restriction on the Outerbridge Crossing in both directions has a speed restriction of 35 M.P.H. due to adverse weather.
• New Jersey Turnpike: Flooding on the New Jersey Turnpike southbound in the vicinity of Interchange 2 - US 322 in West Deptford Twp there may be areas of standing water in the roadway, use caution.
• New Jersey Turnpike: Speed restriction on the New Jersey Turnpike in both directions from Delaware Memorial Bridge in Pennsville Twp to south of Interchange 2 - US 322 in Woolwich Twp 45 miles per hour due to roadway conditions.
• New Jersey Turnpike: Speed restriction on the New Jersey Turnpike in both directions from south of Interchange 2 - US 322 in Woolwich Twp to Interchange 3 - NJ 168 in Runnemede 35 miles per hour due to roadway conditions.
• US 40: Flooding on US 40 westbound East of CR 602/Elm St in Woodstown. 1 lane may be closed.
• I-76: Flooding on I-76 eastbound ramp to southbound Exit 1A - NJ 42/I-295 in Bellmawr. 1 lane may be closed 10-15 minute delay.
• I-295: Flooding on I-295 northbound South of Exit 26S - NJ 42/I-76/I-676 in Bellmawr use caution.
• I-295: Flooding on I-295 southbound from South of Exit 26S - NJ 42/I-76/I-676 in Bellmawr to South of Exit 25 - NJ 47/Delsea Dr in Westville. 1 lane may be closed 10-15 minute delay.
• I-295: Flooding on I-295 southbound at Exit 13 - US 130 in Logan Twp. Right lane closed use caution.
• NJ 47 : Flooding on NJ 47 in both directions area of US 130 in Westville. 1 lane may be closed use caution.
• I-78: Accident on I-78 local lanes eastbound West of Exit 48 - NJ 24 West in Springfield Twp. Left lane closed 10-15 minute delay.
• New Jersey Turnpike: Accident on the New Jersey Turnpike northbound south of Interchange 2 - US 322 in Woolwich Twp. Left lane blocked.
• New Jersey Turnpike: Accident on the New Jersey Turnpike northbound North of Interchange 2 - US 322 in East Greenwich Twp. Right shoulder blocked.
• New Jersey Turnpike: Overturned vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike southbound south of Interchange 2 - US 322 in Woolwich Twp. Right shoulder blocked.
• New Jersey Turnpike: Accident on the New Jersey Turnpike northbound South of Interchange 1 - Delaware Memorial Bridge in Carneys Point Twp. Left shoulder blocked.
• Garden State Parkway: Accident on the Garden State Parkway southbound North of Exit 131 -A - Wood Avenue South in Woodbridge Twp. All lanes open.
• Garden State Parkway: Accident on the Garden State Parkway southbound Exit 125 - NJ 35 in Sayreville. Right lane blocked.
• Garden State Parkway: Accident on the Garden State Parkway northbound North of Exit 145 - I-280 in East Orange. Right lane blocked.
• I-76: Accident on I-76 eastbound West of Exit 2 - I-676 in Camden. Left shoulder closed use caution.
• I-295: Accident on I-295 northbound ramp to northbound Exit 67 - US 1 in Lawrence Twp. Right lane closed 10-15 minute delay.
• Garden State Parkway: Accident on the Garden State Parkway southbound South of Exit 168 - NJ 502/Washington Ave in Washington Twp. All lanes open.
• Garden State Parkway: Accident on the Garden State Parkway local lanes northbound North of Exit 116 - PNC Arts Center in Holmdel Twp. Left lane blocked.

Here is the forecast:

• Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. High near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
• Monday night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 9 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Photo: Newark Department of Public Safety